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Quick review – Look Mum No Hands

Posted on 19 October, 2014 by doug

On my way to Look Mum No Hands I am due at a work event in London and beforehand have the opportunity to drop into Look Mum No Hands! for a coffee, cake and a quick review.  It is the … Continue reading →

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Latest Busway debacle

Posted on 30 September, 2014 by doug

Here’s something about the latest Busway debacle, which seems a shame really as many people were happily acknowledging the first 12 months and the positive difference it has made.  What seems to have put a shadow over the many benefits … Continue reading →

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Emily’s tea shop, Whitwell Hertfordshire

Posted on 21 September, 2014 by doug

A while ago I came across another cafe which has some popularity with some cyclists.  After all, for decades a nice tea shop with scrummy cakes has been tempting me while out cycling.  On this point I remember some nice … Continue reading →

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Are these cycling withdrawal systems?

Posted on 15 September, 2014 by doug

We’ve had a busy weekend and I’ve not cycled at all, so this is now seven full days without cycling and this is bad news for me.  Can’t see me cycling to work this week either as I’m needing my … Continue reading →

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Aldi winter cycling clothing 2014 review

Posted on 13 September, 2014 by doug

I have been fortunate in being able to take an advance look at Aldi’s 2014 winter cycling clothing range for review which is in the shops from 25th September.  For cyclists already “in the know” Aldi’s cycle clothing is regarded … Continue reading →

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Cycling, food and me 4

Posted on 2 September, 2014 by doug

Cycling, food and me 4 is all about having a good variety and maybe taking a few chances to try something new. While I often like the idea of new foods, or newish combinations coming from our kitchen, this does … Continue reading →

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Cycling, food and me 2

Posted on 30 August, 2014 by doug

Next up in this mini series of Cycling, food and me is all about keeping my ticker in good shape.  This is quite a handy thing to do as statistically I have a 5% chance of having a heart attack … Continue reading →

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Fat Lad at the Back – desktop review

Posted on 20 August, 2014 by doug

Did you see the recent appearance of Fat Lad at the Back on BBC2’s Dragon’s Den?  I spotted it and watched with eagerness and couldn’t resist having a look at this brand. While some cyclists are fortunate enough to be … Continue reading →

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Cycling in the evening (and a crap photo)

Posted on 31 July, 2014 by doug

Yesterday I had the opportunity to have a cycle ride in the evening.  I can tell you, cycling on a summer’s evening can be very special.  Trouble is, you’d never know judging by the second rate photograph I took yesterday … Continue reading →

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Coast to Coast in a Day training

Posted on 14 July, 2014 by doug

“It is not too soon to start a Coast to Coast in a Day training schedule” I said to one of my friends who is extremely curious about doing the 2015 event.  He’s not ready to actually say it but … Continue reading →

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Things TdF cyclists should have known

Posted on 8 July, 2014 by doug

A bit too late but never the less this made me smile.  All about the things Tour de France (TdF) cyclists ought to have known about…. Thanks to my friend Wallie for sending the link, knowing I’d like it.   … Continue reading →

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Coast to Coast pacing

Posted on 14 June, 2014 by doug

I sent to tweet out about this aid to Coast to Coast pacing which caused a bit of discussion so for the benefit of my cycling pals (and other readers) here’s a little more detail. Thanks first of all go … Continue reading →

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Cycling shorts, MAMILS and so on….

Posted on 13 June, 2014 by doug

Cycling shorts and why I think we are all wrong….. Cycling shorts and especially the MAMIL variety are always a bit of a tricky area.  Jokes and general alarm are abound concerning fat middle aged men, who should know better, … Continue reading →

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Luton Dunstable Busway Wish List

Posted on 19 May, 2014 by doug

The Luton Dunstable Busway with its cycle track has now settled down and the surface has improved.  I see it as a really positive feature of our town and it certainly brings alternative transport options.  However, it’s not perfect and … Continue reading →

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