Author Archives: doug

Preventing punctures

Posted on 27 November, 2012 by doug

If you ride a bike, you’ll almost certainly get a puncture at some point (no pun intended).  Just a reality of cycling I guess but there are things you can do to minimise this downer (is that another pun?). Preparation … Continue reading →

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The benefits of cycling with someone else

Posted on 25 November, 2012 by doug

  Over the years I have been inclined to cycle on my own, rather than with a cycling partner or even joining a club.  That’s not to say I’m a complete loner on the road as my friend Wallie and … Continue reading →

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Review – Tacx Blue Matic turbo trainer

Posted on 23 November, 2012 by doug

The advantage of having a turbo trainer is to continue cycling when outdoor conditions make this difficult.  They allow you to stay indoors and simulate going for a bike ride without any risk of getting wet, frost bite, punctures, lost, … Continue reading →

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Buying second hand bikes

Posted on 23 November, 2012 by doug

My good friend Phil asked me about buying a second hand bike: where, how much, what type and so on.  He’s keen to get going on a bike but plans to make a modest investment in the initial outlay.  Here’s … Continue reading →

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Review – Bontrager RXL Thermal gloves

Posted on 17 November, 2012 by doug

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  I got these a little while ago as I really did need some winter gloves.  At £39.99 they’re not cheap and I was a little disappointed but there has been a partial remedy but I still need some better … Continue reading →

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Honest John and cyclists

Posted on 15 November, 2012 by doug

It is a very long time since I last read the Telegraph’s motoring agony aunt’s page (or is it ‘uncle’?) and I see Honest John’s last edition on Saturday 10th November 2012 had a photograph of Bradley Wiggins to illustrate … Continue reading →

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Cycling pictures from Spain

Posted on 10 November, 2012 by doug

   

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The new revolutionary airless tyre

Posted on 9 November, 2012 by doug

It has been said the best ideas are brilliantly simple and so obvious; you wonder why anyone hasn’t already done it.  Take these tyres for instance.  They are constructed in a way which is self-supporting i.e. no inner tube is … Continue reading →

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The Bicycle Book by Bella Bathurst

Posted on 2 November, 2012 by doug

Just read this book on our recent holiday.  Unexpectedly entertaining, insightful and just the thing while on a holiday and missing my own bicycle. Bella Bathurst takes a unique look at the world of cycling in this very readable book. … Continue reading →

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Is Tahini good for you?

Posted on 2 November, 2012 by doug

Meridian Light Tahini – a tasty alternative to peanut butter I must tell you about this jar of light Tahini which we have in our fridge.  While it is there right now, it won’t last long. This is the first … Continue reading →

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Surviving the winter months

Posted on 2 November, 2012 by doug

Here in England I love the different seasons, right from the cosiness of the winter through to the balmy days of summer.  And yet I find my mood can drop during the winter months, especially if it drags on for … Continue reading →

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Cycling in Spain

Posted on 1 November, 2012 by doug

We’ve just had a family holiday in Spain, staying in Javea (that’s “Haa-vee-a”) and it was great to see a good number of road cyclists out and about.  I checked out a half decent bike shop where I could have … Continue reading →

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Ammaco folding bicycle review

Posted on 31 October, 2012 by doug

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Here’s a little unexpected review.  I wouldn’t normally find myself riding this kind of bike but as we were staying in Spain, courtesy of some friends and this was in their apartment, I couldn’t resist a quick spin. What is … Continue reading →

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“Must Do” bike rides

Posted on 23 October, 2012 by doug

Tour de France, LEJOG, JOGLE, C2C and the list can go on.  Yes we must all do our own personal “must do” rides while we can.  At the tender age of 50 I have about 30 years of cycling left … Continue reading →

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