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Review – Landgarten Pumpkin Seed Snack

Posted on 4 May, 2012 by doug

Following on from my recent review of Landgarten Organic Snacks I have another review to share with you.  You might remember I was pretty positive about those Soya bean snacks and these are even better!  I also road tested them on my … 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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Review – Craft Pro Zero base layer

Posted on 16 February, 2012 by doug

Craft Prozero base layer This has turned out to be a great find, compensating for the mediocre Montane featherlite marathon jacket that I’m also wearing in this picture. Craft clothing have a couple of different terms for their baselayers with the Pro … Continue reading →

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Review – The Food Doctor Savoury Roasted Soya

Posted on 29 January, 2012 by doug

Savoury roasted soya, as scoffed by Rachel Following on from The Food Doctor’s raw seeds and nuts I thought I’d try out these savoury roasted soya beans.  Little did I know I would be thwarted as they were scoffed by Rachel, who … Continue reading →

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Specialized Sonoma shoes – review

Posted on 13 January, 2012 by doug

I’ve had these shoes for at least 3 or 4 years and probably a good enough time to do a blog review. What are they? They are made by Specialized, well know maker of mid priced bikes, bits and clothing – … 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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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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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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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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Review – Specialised BG Gel Mitts

Posted on 17 August, 2011 by doug

If you are a regular reader you will know of my hand injury, which although slowly healing, was aggravated by cycling in holding my handlebars.  It was that which prompted me to invest in these one lunch time, in order … Continue reading →

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Elliptigo 8S – an impromptu test ride / review

Posted on 6 August, 2011 by doug

Today we took our bikes to the Marston Forest Centre in Bedfordshire for an afternoon of gentle, flat riding.  We needed to hire a bike for Rachel and while we were there I was chatting to the proprietor of the … Continue reading →

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Brooks B17 review – first few months

Posted on 22 July, 2011 by doug

There was never much of a question in my mind about what make of saddle I would have on my new bike, it’s clear enough, it had to be a Brooks.  I did consider some of their more up market … Continue reading →

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Buying a new cycle helmet in Evans Cycles

Posted on 21 July, 2011 by doug

Stuart in Evans Cycles (Milton Keynes) making sure I had a good fit I have always been a bit ambivalent about wearing a helmet while cycling but have persevered in wanting to set a good example to B&H.  My existing … Continue reading →

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Long term review – Endura Hummvee Baggy Shorts

Posted on 5 July, 2011 by doug

Many reviews tend to be based on short term impressions.  This review is based on three years use, adding up to thousands of miles, several washes and general wear and tear.  Overall, it’s a pretty positive story.  Read on… Cost … Continue reading →

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