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20 mph speed limit in towns

Posted on 13 November, 2013 by doug

Even cyclists need to obey traffic regulations.  This includes the new 20 mph speed limit signs that are appearing in increased numbers in Dunstable and many other towns.  While riding my own bicycle along at 20 mph I have been … Continue reading →

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50 reasons to be a cyclist

Posted on 10 November, 2013 by doug

  It makes a statement about you, defines you.  You are not simply following the herd and driving everywhere in a steel box; instead you will be seen as independent and not afraid to make the effort An efficient means … Continue reading →

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5th Rule of Saturday Cycling – Rejoice!

Posted on 9 November, 2013 by doug

The 5th Rule of Saturday Cycling is simply to Rejoice!   As I had my Saturday Cycle ride today there was so much around me to be rejoicing over, even the rain! Today, I decided to have a cycle ride … Continue reading →

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Quick review – Park Super Patch GP2

Posted on 4 November, 2013 by doug

You might wonder whether these pre-glued puncture repair patches are any good.  I have tried quite a few different brands and these are the ones I like the best : Park Tools Super Patch.  In the grand scheme of things, … Continue reading →

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Rim wear and stating the “bleedin’ obvious”

Posted on 3 November, 2013 by doug

Some friends of ours asked if I could fix the hub on their daughter’s bike.  That was done without too much fuss by cleaning, greasing and replacing the correct number of 3/16th ball bearings along with adjusting the cones to … Continue reading →

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4th Rule of Saturday Cycling: remember the multi-tool

Posted on 3 November, 2013 by doug

The 4th Rule of Saturday Cycling is “Remember the multi-tool and share the Nakd truth” For today’s cycle ride I decided to go alone and have a gentle ride.  Quite a breezy day, mostly dry and neither too hot or … Continue reading →

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“Why do cyclists shave their legs?”

Posted on 2 November, 2013 by doug

I love some of those coffee break conversations at work and one started the other day with a colleague asking “why do cyclists shave their legs?”.  This led to an interesting conversation with a number of theories and opinions on … Continue reading →

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3rd Rule of Saturday Cycling

Posted on 27 October, 2013 by doug

This week’s 3rd Rule of Saturday Cycling is: Share the Slipstream Lurve It turned out to be my friend Robin who was today’s cycling companion.  With Robin being one of my friends also doing the 2014 Coast to Coast, most of … Continue reading →

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Early review – Trek Bontrager Ember USB rear light

Posted on 25 October, 2013 by doug

Rear facing lights like the Bontrager Ember USB which are fixed to helmets are gaining popularity and it’s not hard to see why.   It is an effective way of being seen sooner in some situations and as I’m trying … Continue reading →

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Today, a cycling medley

Posted on 25 October, 2013 by doug

Today has been a real cycling medley.  I’ve taken a days’ annual leave to catch up on a few things at home.  Naturally cycling features amongst my ‘pottering’ around and what a strange mixture of cycling related things today! After … Continue reading →

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Huff, puff and two flat tyres

Posted on 23 October, 2013 by doug

Following on from my previous post, where the day started with being on BBC Three Counties Radio and discussing cycling with Iain Lee, I was starting my commute to Stevenage when I acquired an unexpected companion.  It was still dark … Continue reading →

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Hitting the Three Counties Radio airwaves, again

Posted on 22 October, 2013 by doug

I have never dreamt of being on the radio and now its happened twice in about a month!  Once again those nice people in our local BBC Three Counties Radio station got in touch with me to comment on a … Continue reading →

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2nd Saturday cycle ride rule

Posted on 20 October, 2013 by doug

2nd Saturday cycle ride rule: when dealing with a flat tyre, always have a supply of nakd wholefoods gluten free handy This is about the next nakd (handle) bar and another puncture.  It is just as well I am not … Continue reading →

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This morning’s cycle ride to the Bike Loft, Redbourn

Posted on 19 October, 2013 by doug

For ages I have been meaning to pay another visit to The Hub coffee bar and cyclist’s refuge.  It’s in Redbourn, Hertfordshire.  I have blogged about this place before; a delightfully quirky, very English cafe with definite bicycling focus.   … Continue reading →

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