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Stretching or not stretching?

Posted on 31 December, 2011 by doug

A fellow runner at the 2011 Ridgeway run is wise to stretch but I’m less sure of his atire! Quite a lot of fuss is made by some people about stretching (and in my line of work, “doing a stretch” … Continue reading →

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Review – The Food Doctor – raw seeds & nuts

Posted on 19 December, 2011 by doug

This is a brilliant little pot of good foods and not very sticky, exciting, gooey, sweet or sickly.  Instead it is very nutritious and filling. On the face of it, it is fairly expensive at £2.99 but it does give … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian parsnip bake – easy recipe

Posted on 18 December, 2011 by doug

I love parsnips, especially in the winter and came across this simple recipe which I thought I’d share.  I’m sure those nice people at Goodness Foods won’t mind too much.   Makes six servings but for the above photo I have doubled … Continue reading →

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Slobusfaticus again

Posted on 14 December, 2011 by doug

I went to the gym again last night and the Slobusfaticus was there.  Perhaps he’s been reading my Ramblings as  he was drying himself with a towel instead of using a hairdryer.  Mind you, probably the safest thing to do … Continue reading →

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The Slobusfaticus

Posted on 12 December, 2011 by doug

I have mentioned before that gyms or fitness clubs are sometimes amusing places for their people watching opportunities, particularly when you’re pounding away on a treadmill.  I’m certainly not given to continuing those observations in the changing room but I … Continue reading →

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STI levers verses Bar End shifters

Posted on 9 December, 2011 by doug

It was almost a year ago when I took the plunge and bought my Thorn Audax.  I agonised over some of the details far too much; in fact we bought our last car with much less thought or research!  Amongst … Continue reading →

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Busch & Muller bar end mirror review

Posted on 7 December, 2011 by doug

I have had this bar end mirror on my Dawes Galaxy for the last year or so.  It is well made, fits easily and is a good quality product but isn’t it any good? It stays in place well, easily … Continue reading →

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Dee J Harmon

Posted on 27 November, 2011 by doug

I am really pleased to share something about Dee J Harmon, good friend and keen cyclist.  I’ve known Dee since the 1980s – first as a mechanic and then as a friend and a quaint bike shop in England was … Continue reading →

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First 2000 miles on Thorn Audax

Posted on 20 November, 2011 by doug

In marking this milestone, I could talk about the frame and the components but instead I thought I’d reflect on some figures lying behind the 2000 miles.  Before I do so, I’m disappointed in myself that I have only covered … Continue reading →

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Tejvan Pettinger

Posted on 11 November, 2011 by doug

Tejvan – 2011 National Hill Climb Championship I know I am not alone in following the excellent Cycling Uphill blog by Tejvan Pettinger and have been for a while now.  When you reach the end of this post, take a look around … Continue reading →

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Montane featherlite marathon jacket review

Posted on 9 November, 2011 by doug

Here’s an early first few impressions of a jacket I recently bought.  To be honest I’m a little disappointed in the jacket and in myself for buying it.  I bought it on impulse: something I only very rarely do.  I … Continue reading →

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Autumn cycle ride in the Cotswolds

Posted on 2 November, 2011 by doug

I have been looking forward to today’s ride for several weeks; always nice to have something like this in my diary, an excellent anti-stress measure.  Meeting up in Burford with my good friend Wallie, in the middle of the Cotswold … Continue reading →

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Cycle Seven – a birthday blog

Posted on 1 November, 2011 by doug

Earlier this year I found the Cycle Seven blog: http://cycleseven.org/cycling-blog-birthday Today is their second birthday and please do visit their blog and have a look around.  They’ll take you on gentle ambles or maybe a more ambitious trek, plus showing … Continue reading →

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The Surly Slob

Posted on 31 October, 2011 by doug

Firstly my apologies to regular readers for not posting anything new for almost a week but I have a few posts “up my sleeve”.  No, the title is not a reference to myself hopefully but to a driver I encountered … Continue reading →

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