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Author Archives: doug
Repairing bicycle punctures
Repairing bicycle punctures is a pain. On average I get a puncture every 1000 miles, far too often. Last week I think my 1000 miles were up as I managed to pick up a puncture as I was cycling to … Continue reading
Thorn Audax Mk3 5000 mile review
Earlier this year I clocked up 5000 miles on the Thorn Audax and that’s time to review my investment in cycling. In brief, the Thorn Audax is a fairly traditional steel frame bicycle, aimed at cyclists who are looking to … Continue reading
Reply from Luton Borough Council re Busway
Some readers might know I had written to Luton Borough Council asking about future developments of the Busway cycle path. After a little delay I am pleased to get a response, which appears helpful. I had asked about the surface … Continue reading
9th Rule of Saturday Cycling – Cycling at dusk is great!
The latest Rule of Saturday Cycling is indeed Cycling at Dusk is great – even in December! In our family we often make lists of things to do, especially on Saturdays which tend to be fairly busy days. Although I … Continue reading
Triathlon gear checklist
A few days ago I went on some project management training at work. Believe it or not, we got onto discussing a triathlon gear checklist! One of my colleagues, Annie, used her forthcoming triathlon as a working example of a … Continue reading
London cyclists stage a “die-in”
UK readers will no doubt be aware there have been a number of fatal cycling accidents on the streets of London lately. These deaths have been widely reported and it seems various politicians, including London Mayor Boris Johnson, have found … Continue reading
8th Rule of Saturday Cycling: Dunstable Shared Space – what are the rules?
There’s been a real fuss made of the Shared Space in downtown Dunstable lately. Much ridicule is being expressed and I thought it would be timely to check this out. That’s not to say I haven’t had a nice “proper” … Continue reading
Are dates good for you?
As you’ll know I’m loving all these nakd healthy snack bars and working my way through all of the different varieties. I enjoy these as good healthy “saddle bag snacks” as training for the Coast to Coast 2014 gets underway (that’s … Continue reading
7th Rule of Saturday Cycling: the value of Recovery Rides
Today’s rule about Recovery Rides is quite a hard one for me to grasp but it’s important I do. In my eagerness to train for next year’s Coast to Coast I keep grabbing any opportunity to cycle in the belief … Continue reading
Aldi cycling clothing – why I’m a convert
What’s your view of the budget priced Aldi supermarket? Is it just for people who can’t afford to shop at Waitrose or M&S? Is it for people living in deprived areas where poverty looms along with all the usual … Continue reading
UK cycling laws
My friend Jon helpfully sent me a link to this interesting little blog about UK cycling laws, see below for the link. I love its simplicity! It usefully explains what the rule of law is in certain circumstances for cyclists. … Continue reading
Windrush Cotswolds Cycle Tours
It’s always a pleasure to come across new cycle-based enterprises and this now includes Windrush Cotswold Cycle Tours. I can tell you, I admire anyone who has the nerve to start their own business and the admiration doubles when it’s … Continue reading
6th Rule of Saturday Cycling – find a good hill climb
I was in Weston-Super-Mare for the weekend and had the opportunity to have a brief ride on Saturday morning. Without any hesitation, I decided to have a go at Monk’s Hill, Kewstoke. Sorry, no photographs as such but here’s a … Continue reading
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