Category Archives: cycling

Women’s tour, amazing clouds and meeting Mr Garmin

Posted on 13 May, 2014 by doug

Quite a funny mixed up day as far as cycling was concerned!  The cycling today was a straightforward commute to work, taking in the Luton Dunstable busway cycle track, NCN6, pretty Hertfordshire lanes and some other features.  Round trip of … Continue reading →

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Has the top of Bison Hill moved?

Posted on 21 April, 2014 by doug

Recently I had two bike rides, one before breakfast and a longer one in the afternoon.  Fab.  Both were fab in fact.  Fab for different reasons.  I just want to reflect on some of the highs and lows of my … Continue reading →

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“Can we have an update, please…..?”

Posted on 23 March, 2014 by doug

“Can we have an update, please?” says one of my friends.  Here goes. Really sorry I haven’t been blogging for a while.  If you like, I can give you a long list of excuses but that could be a bit … Continue reading →

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Repeating the Luton CC Reliability course (sort of)

Posted on 2 March, 2014 by doug

Cycle ride in numbers: Miles: 61 Time: 4 hrs 02 minutes Average speed: 15.2 mph Snotty cyclists: 0 Chatty friendly cyclists: 2 Food eaten en-route: 0 After last week’s amble around the Luton CC Reliability course, which included a couple … Continue reading →

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Cycling around Ashridge

Posted on 17 February, 2014 by doug

Amidst all the gales, storms and endless rain, rain, rain and more rain, today we had some respite with glorious sunshine, light winds and pleasant temperatures.  What more could any cyclist want or need apart from a decent bike ride? … Continue reading →

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Latest commuting by bicycle fun

Posted on 4 February, 2014 by doug

Yesterday I cycled to work, Dunstable to Stevenage and as ever it turned out to be fun!  Yes fun, although not how I planned it as it involved a few snags along the way: Front light My Cateye front light … Continue reading →

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More cycling in January

Posted on 29 January, 2014 by doug

This last weekend gave me the opportunity to have a couple of cycle rides and once again cycling in January is turning out to be unexpectedly nice! Saturday I started in Luton, having dropped my daughter off and set off … Continue reading →

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Cycling in January

Posted on 20 January, 2014 by doug

Cycling in the month of January can be a bit “variable” for me and I dare say many other cyclists as well.  In January 2013 I don’t think I cycled at all because the weather was so awful and yet … Continue reading →

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Another icy bicycle ride

Posted on 28 December, 2013 by doug

For today’s Christmas bicycle ride I set off just before dawn.  Being a townie I underestimated how cold it really was outside and more specifically how icy the roads were.  It was okay for the first few miles to Markyate … Continue reading →

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Cycling uphill – sit down or stand on pedals?

Posted on 17 December, 2013 by doug

Coast to Coast team mate Phil and I went for a ride yesterday afternoon which included tackling Bison Hill twice.  This has led to a debate about standing up on the pedals or staying sitting down when cycling up a … Continue reading →

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7th Rule of Saturday Cycling: the value of Recovery Rides

Posted on 24 November, 2013 by doug

Today’s rule about Recovery Rides is quite a hard one for me to grasp but it’s important I do.  In my eagerness to train for next year’s Coast to Coast I keep grabbing any opportunity to cycle in the belief … Continue reading →

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20 mph speed limit in towns

Posted on 13 November, 2013 by doug

Even cyclists need to obey traffic regulations.  This includes the new 20 mph speed limit signs that are appearing in increased numbers in Dunstable and many other towns.  While riding my own bicycle along at 20 mph I have been … Continue reading →

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2nd Saturday cycle ride rule

Posted on 20 October, 2013 by doug

2nd Saturday cycle ride rule: when dealing with a flat tyre, always have a supply of nakd wholefoods gluten free handy This is about the next nakd (handle) bar and another puncture.  It is just as well I am not … Continue reading →

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Cycling in the Autumn

Posted on 18 October, 2013 by doug

Cycling in the Autumn can be a very special time.  You have the benefit of your summer fitness and we are sometimes treated to some glorious weather conditions.  This all adds up to be a fantastic opportunity to clock up … Continue reading →

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