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Cycling at Christmas

Posted on 27 December, 2013 by doug

Christmas is of course a very special time of year.  As this is a blog about cycling, it follows I have been making the most of the holiday and grabbing a bike ride in between entertaining and mince pies.  While … Continue reading →

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11th Rule of Saturday Cycling – If you’re going through hell, keep going!

Posted on 21 December, 2013 by doug

My 11th Rule of Saturday Cycling is a quote from Winston Churchill – “if you’re going through hell, keep going!”.  This ran through my mind as I went out for this afternoon’s bike ride. The weather has been a good … Continue reading →

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10th Rule of Saturday Cycling – Be at one with your bike, man

Posted on 15 December, 2013 by doug

Sometimes it all just comes together and you’re at one with the bike.  This Saturday was one of those times.  It is when you feel “at one” with the bike – no longer sitting on a collection of odd man … Continue reading →

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9th Rule of Saturday Cycling – Cycling at dusk is great!

Posted on 8 December, 2013 by doug

The latest Rule of Saturday Cycling is indeed Cycling at Dusk is great – even in December! In our family we often make lists of things to do, especially on Saturdays which tend to be fairly busy days.  Although I … Continue reading →

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6th Rule of Saturday Cycling – find a good hill climb

Posted on 18 November, 2013 by doug

I was in Weston-Super-Mare for the weekend and had the opportunity to have a brief ride on Saturday morning.  Without any hesitation, I decided to have a go at Monk’s Hill, Kewstoke.  Sorry, no photographs as such but here’s a … 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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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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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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Rainy ride with a Trek bar stop

Posted on 14 October, 2013 by doug

Here I am stopping for a quick snack: a Trek Peanut & Oat bar (more on this below).  Eagle eyed readers will know I’m booked in for the Coast to Coast In A Day challenge for 2014 and some of … Continue reading →

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London to Paris cycle ride for The Hospice of St Francis

Posted on 3 October, 2013 by doug

I’ve recently been contacted by The Hospice of St Francis and their fundraising cycle ride. Its from London to Paris and taking place between 2nd to 6th July and you don’t need me to tell you its a good cause. … Continue reading →

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Cycling to work via Preston, Hertfordshire

Posted on 15 September, 2013 by doug

Must tell you about the latest commute and cycling to work via Preston in Hertfordshire.  I am enjoying all those little country lanes, undulating hills and gentle Hertfordshire countryside.  Preston in Hertfordshire is a small village with a green, a … Continue reading →

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Cycling to work via Whitwell, Herts

Posted on 11 September, 2013 by doug

Must tell you about my ride to work on Monday, it poured with rain both ways but a great ride nevertheless.  Came back from work via Whitwell, in Herts. I even tweeted about it using my corporate account when I … Continue reading →

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The Luton and Dunstable Busway

Posted on 6 September, 2013 by doug

The much anticipated Luton and Dunstable Busway is nearly finished and ready for it’s official opening.  Here I road test the cycle track which runs alongside this new development which connects the two towns together with an efficient transport link. … Continue reading →

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Cycling up Bison Hill, Bedfordshire

Posted on 29 July, 2013 by doug

  Last time I tackled this hill was in the company of my friend Jeremy.  On that occasion he had no difficulty in leaving me behind as he stomped his way up Bison Hill, occasionally looking back to make sure … Continue reading →

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