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Are pears good for you?

In our house, I’m the only one who regularly eats pears and I’ve always thought everyone else is missing out on something really nice.  Occasionally Rachel will have one but they’re not her favourite fruit.  B&H as picky teenagers, prefer … Continue reading

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Another quick high speed healthy living update

Trying to juggle family life with two children and a wife, a busy job, organising an electrician plus plumber, some running, some cycling, some blogging, writing a book, time to go “flop” in February all takes some doing.  But I … Continue reading

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Stop Go blogging update

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  I am really sorry I have not been blogging at all in January but hopefully things are looking brighter now.  You see, I have had some technical problems which is really down to me being pretty useless with the … Continue reading

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Is being vegan healthy?

Rachel, Annabelle and Steve Vegetarians and vegans are people who have plant based diets; they don’t eat animal meat.  Vegans go further by completely avoiding any animal products which includes wool, honey, eggs, milk etc.  So, is being a vegan … Continue reading

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Key questions about being a Vegan

Combination of tomatoes and avocados is very healthy What are vegans? Vegans are people who only eat plant based food.  That means no meat (animal or fish), no eggs, dairy products, no honey. Do vegans wear woolly jumpers? No, they … Continue reading

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New year update

Quite a lot going on in the Rambling House, so apologies for not blogging much lately.  Here’s a round up of what’s been going on…. Cycling, punctures and cross-dressing Last weekend we went over to our friends Dave and Ruth. … Continue reading

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Review – Healthspan Super 20 Probiotics

Would you believe me if I said this ordinary sized capsule contains 20 million bacteria? When I say 20 million, give or take a few, it sounds an incredible number and yet it is tiny when compared to the seven … Continue reading

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Review – Healthspan Cod Liver Oil

Mention “cod liver oil” to some of my friends and they will remember spoonfuls being given by the school nurse.  Alternatively do you remember those awful bottles of malt and cod liver oil dispensed by your Mother?  Do you remember that taste? … Continue reading

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The Hub – Redbourn, Hertfordshire

Please note – this is not the website for The Hub cycle cafe in Redbourn. If you’re trying to make contact with this wonderful place, please follow this link – click here Go into any “normal” bike shop and you … Continue reading

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Veleco cycle wear

This is important.  A new cycle clothing company which is almost certainly the world’s first of it’s kind.  I spotted this in the CTC’s weekly email bulletin a while back and now I have seen a brief mention in the Ethical Consumer … Continue reading

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How to encourage a reluctant cyclist

Do you know how to encourage a reluctant cyclist?  Someone you’re trying to convince about the joys of cycling?  Someone who always says “did I ever mention how much I hate cycling?” or perhaps “if you EVER suggest we go … Continue reading

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Buying guide – bicycle locks

Following on from my recent experience of having to cut a jammed lock to free up our bikes, I’m clearly in the market for a replacement lock.  The last thing I want to do is be in the position of … Continue reading

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Flippin’ cheap bicycle lock

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Things didn’t quite to plan today but thankfully no great disasters.  Seeing as it was freezing cold this morning (brass monkeys spring to mind) Becky decided we’d cycle to church this morning.  We weren’t put off by the slippery frost … Continue reading

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Why write a cycling blog?

For a long time I have enjoyed reading other people’s blogs and I guess that led me into my own, which I also enjoy.  But why?  Why would anyone want to write a blog, or a blog about cycling? Here’s … Continue reading

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