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Spin London video

Posted on 22 May, 2015 by doug

Spin London video by ALEXBLOGG.COM I spotted this nice video of the recent Spin London urban bike show and thought this captured the scene and atmosphere.  Just a bit of fun and worth a look. Oh and before I forget, … Continue reading →

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Review – dhb Performance Triathlon kit

Posted on 10 May, 2015 by doug

This nice bit of kit is a sample from the new dhb Performance Tri range and if you’re a general sporty type, this is worth clocking.  dhb has been building up a good range of decent cycle clothing over recent … Continue reading →

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How many bikes are sold in the UK?

Posted on 20 April, 2015 by doug

How many bikes are sold in the UK each year?  More than cars?  Less than cars? The graph shows the number of bikes sold, year by year, and I find this astonishing and delighted to see this is higher than … Continue reading →

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Personalised number plates UK?

Posted on 23 February, 2015 by doug

Very sorry everyone, I am NOT into personalised number plates but this one did catch my eye.  I was daydreaming in a traffic jam while driving to work a couple of weeks ago. I figured BL07 could almost be BL06 … Continue reading →

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Learned about blogging

Posted on 1 February, 2015 by doug

Time to pause and reflect on blogging, taking stock, looking to refresh?  Time to consider what’s been learned about blogging. Never underestimate your reach Sometimes the most unexpected blog can really take off, or even a post within a mediocre … Continue reading →

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Review – Continental Grand Prix 4 Season

Posted on 26 January, 2015 by doug

This is a pretty good tyre from our experience and worth the little extra these cost over lesser tyres.  I got these initially for my daughter’s bike as we needed a reliable, puncture-free tyre that would be a good all-rounder. … Continue reading →

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Latest Busway news

Posted on 25 January, 2015 by doug

Unfortunately I couldn’t make the last Luton & Dunstable Cycle Forum’s meeting for the latest Busway news.  This was a real shame as it seems there was an interesting discussion and the very latest news on the Busway developments have … Continue reading →

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UKIP and cyclists

Posted on 24 January, 2015 by doug

This week has seen the latest idiotic news headline concerning UKIP and cyclists.  The latest example of UKIP’s approach is from a Mr Lynton Yates (UKIP’s hopeful candidate at Charnwood in Leicestershire). Mr Lynton has apparently said “Cycles should go back … Continue reading →

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Which cycle shoes?

Posted on 9 January, 2015 by doug

Let me take you back a couple of weeks and tell what I got for Christmas from Rachel.  Off came all the wrapping paper as I was watched by my family, only to discover a shoe box and a pretty … Continue reading →

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Veteran Cycle Club

Posted on 3 January, 2015 by doug

On New Year’s Day we encountered the Veteran Cycle Club after driving into London on our way to the National Portrait Gallery in SW1.  Unexpectedly we got caught up in the New Year’s Day Parade around Westminster (yes, we were … Continue reading →

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A unique Specialized Allez

Posted on 27 December, 2014 by doug

One of my blog readers, David Stevens, has kindly sent me this photo of his Specialized Allez 2014 model which he has adapted into a single speed version.  David has added a few details of this unique bicycle within a … Continue reading →

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Dear Harry

Posted on 19 November, 2014 by doug

Dear Harry, Many thanks for giving your old bicycle to Hannah and myself.  We appreciated you thinking of us and we were certainly interested in a winter restoration project. Unfortunately things have not gone to plan.  As you know you … Continue reading →

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Best touring bike, ever!

Posted on 13 November, 2014 by doug

This could be the best touring bike, ever.   Why?  Because it has been used for touring, real touring.  It fills my mind with good memories and I’m so pleased I took those steps and went touring on it, Technically, … Continue reading →

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To turbo or not, that is the question

Posted on 8 November, 2014 by doug

Guest blog: below my friends Barry and Angela reflect on their experiences having borrowed my turbo trainer: With winter approaching the number of times we will be commuting to work will be tailing off, particularly for Angela, and the thoughts turned to … Continue reading →

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