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Author Archives: doug
Becky’s bespoke bike repairs
Here’s my daughter Becky at work on our friend’s bike; it’s all about learning to be a little more self reliant, enterprising, entrepreneurial and something about learning how bikes work. It is all leading towards her earning money towards a school … Continue reading
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Cycle Seven blog – happy 3rd birthday
I do like the Cycle Seven blog and I’d like to give it a plug here on my blog. As a good all-round” cycling blog that covers a fair range of subjects it’s a good read. Written by a handful … Continue reading
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Review – Wholebake flapjacks
Back in September I bought a little supply of these flapjacks with high hopes for a brilliant find. Below is our view but first of all a little introduction concerning Wholebake. The company Wholebake was founded in 1984 by Stephen … Continue reading
Cardboard bike
A bicycle made from cardboard? How green, how cool, wacky and well, cardboard – is it possible? Read on….. Israeli inventor Izhar Gafni rides his cardboard bicycle in Moshav Ahituv in central Israel. The bicycle, made almost entirely of cardboard, … Continue reading
The Jon Snow cycle effect?
We were intrigued, impressed and heartened to see evidence of so many cyclists at Channel 4’s building in Westminster, London. Not that there were many at work last Sunday but plenty of bike locks hanging from the railings outside – … Continue reading
Nice but look closer….
Who do you think would own a bike like this? Spotted in Petty France, outside the Ministry of Justice. Someone up to date in the cycling scene, a good dash of style. Classy Brooks B17 saddle, clearly a saddle of … Continue reading
Bike shots in London
Outside the Tate Modern, some classy bicycles A very nice Felt frame, perhaps carbon fibre. Not so sure about the white chain and rims? A pair of Moultons, perhaps his and hers? These are cool and clearly the Brooks saddle … Continue reading
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Cycling alone, or in a group?
Which do you prefer? Riding your bike or maybe going with others? By nature I tend to cycle (and run) on my own and I never yearn to have someone else alongside. That’s not to say I don’t enjoy … Continue reading
Cateye TL-LD100 review
I bought one of these lights three years ago and was so pleased, I got another for my second bike. Overall I am impressed with it. Description There are two rows of LED lights on this good quality rear … Continue reading
Cleaning a bicycle chain
Cleaning a bicycle chain is probably one of the yuckiest things to do in the world of cycling, other than having a broken chain in the middle of nowhere, at night and in the pouring rain. And yet when you … Continue reading
Correct position on the road
This cyclist has adopted the correct position on the road – about 1 metre from the edge. This allows a cyclist to be able to avoid any potholes, sunken drains through having sufficient room to be able to move to … Continue reading
Does the “Cyclists’ High” really exist?
If you are a moderately serious runner, the chances are you will have experienced the Runner’s High or at the very least, you will have heard people like me drone on about it. We can easily go on and on about how … Continue reading
Shimano A520 pedals – review
These pedals have: been pedalled thousands of miles clipped in and of umpteen times allow my foot to unexpectedly spring out a few times caused me to fall off only once and because of that, I think they are fine. … Continue reading
10 fantastic reasons to be a cyclist
1. Health In broad terms, if you’re a regular cyclist you can halve the chance of getting diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. Compared to inactive people, cyclists have the good health of someone 10 years younger. The biggest cause … Continue reading
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