Category Archives: cycling

This evening’s rainy bike ride

Posted on 12 July, 2012 by doug

I haven’t cycled much lately, what with one thing and other.  In seeking a bit of inspiration I watched the Tour de France highlights on TV this evening (first time for many, many years) and couldn’t resist going for a … Continue reading →

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Church picnic 2012

Posted on 3 July, 2012 by doug

It’s now turning into a bit of a tradition at our church to have a picnic sometime in the summer, straight after a Sunday morning service.  Now to put things in context, you have to remember we’re talking picnics in … Continue reading →

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Active parents = active children?

Posted on 23 June, 2012 by doug

Becky, my 13 year old daughter riding my bike! I know that my first responsibility is the well being of our two daughters – to provide, love, nurture and prepare them for making a good contribution to society when they … Continue reading →

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C2C Coast to Coast

Posted on 9 June, 2012 by doug

Becky, just before dipping our back wheels into the Irish Sea Here’s the ingredients of our C2C cycle ride, from Silloth to Tynemouth…. In numbers: Miles: 110                     Punctures: 0Days: 3 … Continue reading →

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C2C training: the funniest ride!

Posted on 31 May, 2012 by doug

Even before we left home, there was a flat tyre on Hannah’s bike.  I fixed it but not well enough, I didn’t put the patch in the right place!  Just 2 miles from home, the tyre was again flat and … Continue reading →

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More Coast to Coast training

Posted on 21 May, 2012 by doug

As you know, we are planning to ride a Coast to Coast route during the fast-approaching half term break.  So here’s a couple of snaps on a recent Sunday afternoon cycle ride to get limbered up a bit.  Getting Becky … Continue reading →

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Coast to Coast training ride

Posted on 15 April, 2012 by doug

C2C practice ride for Becky & Hannah “Becky how far do you think we’ve been riding for?” “About a mile or two” “Are you sure?  Must be at least 20 miles.  I never knew this mountain was so steep” panted … Continue reading →

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World’s best saddle bag?

Posted on 13 April, 2012 by doug

It is all very well for cyclist and blogger Tejvan Pettinger in his truly excellent Cycling Info blog to talk about buying the largest saddle bag you can, he has neglected the above Carradice saddle bags, still made in the UK (thankfully). … Continue reading →

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Commuting by bike – problems to overcome

Posted on 9 March, 2012 by doug

Cyclists in pole position at Trafalgar Square traffic lights Following the previous Ramble about all the good reasons why commuting by bike is so good, here are a few problems I have needed to solve. Clothes, shoes etc.  Sometimes I … Continue reading →

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Seven reasons to commute by bicycle

Posted on 7 March, 2012 by doug

Commuting by bike around Trafalgar Square Yesterday I went into London for a meeting (by train!) and as I walked from Charing Cross to Haymarket I was struck by the large number of cyclists during the rush hour.  I was impressed. As … Continue reading →

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Cycling again

Posted on 2 March, 2012 by doug

Getting nice photographs of me cycling on my own can be a bit of a challenge as you may already have noticed, hence the best I can do is the above image – me and my shadow. Nevertheless I have … Continue reading →

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Withdrawal symptoms

Posted on 21 February, 2012 by doug

My apologies for not blogging very much lately.  I’ve missed you too.  It seems there is always so much to do these days at home, at work, wider family and church demands all squeezing my time.  Please don’t take that … Continue reading →

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My erratic training

Posted on 23 January, 2012 by doug

Remember I’m following a training programme for the MK Marathon?  Well things went a bit awry last week but not disastrously. On Thursday I was meant to do 70 minutes at marathon pace (they suggest a 9 minute per mile pace) … 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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