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Daydreaming and cycling

Posted on 9 May, 2014 by doug

This post is all about daydreaming and cycling.  Daydreaming and cycling are both very beneficial things for me to do, especially a couple of days ago when I had the opportunity to have another all-day ride.  In brief I clocked … Continue reading →

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Aldi 2014 cycle clothing

Posted on 29 April, 2014 by doug

  I was hoping to bring you a review of Aldi’s 2014 spring range of cycle clothing but this is looking less unlikely now.  Following last year’s genuinely positive review, the plan was that they’d send some samples but alas … Continue reading →

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Guest blog: John’s view of the Busway cycle track

Posted on 12 April, 2014 by doug

My friend John nicely surprised me by sending me a ready made guest blog, completely out of the blue.  John is a regular user of the Luton Dunstable guided Busway as a bus passenger as he commutes to work each … Continue reading →

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Luton Dunstable Busway: latest thoughts

Posted on 4 April, 2014 by doug

Bus mirror warning? My friend Jeremy recently said his head had a close shave.  Now he’s a close-cropped chap at the best of times but he was referring to the rear view mirrors on the buses passing him so quickly … Continue reading →

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Cycling up Hardknott Pass

Posted on 11 March, 2014 by doug

On the forthcoming Coast to Coast the most challenging climb appears to be cycling up Hardknott Pass which I have mixed feelings about.  Having said that, I can’t wait! Hardknott Pass is rated as one of the hardest climbs in … Continue reading →

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The best thing about cycling

Posted on 6 March, 2014 by doug

Never be in doubt there is a real buzz going on about cycling these days.  It’s gaining in popularity at all levels, right from people dusting off their shopping bike and gearing up for cycling no further than the local … Continue reading →

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London to Bangkok in under 4 minutes

Posted on 25 February, 2014 by doug

I came across this pretty amazing film which captures a journey from London to Bangkok in just under four minutes.  It’s quite mesmerising, exciting and a beautiful record of the changing seasons, the sights as they progress along the road. … Continue reading →

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Coast to Coast chit chat

Posted on 24 February, 2014 by doug

Recently our friends Barry and Angela came around for a bite to eat and a chit chat which before long got round to the Coast to Coast.  We actually have quite a few things in common and one of them … Continue reading →

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Picnic bicycle

Posted on 20 February, 2014 by doug

I spotted this picnic bicycle on Facebook (unfortunately there is nobody it can be attributed to) and it made me smile.  Straightaway I thought I’d like one, what a great idea and full of yesteryear charm. The whole bicycle has … Continue reading →

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Trek 7.0 – new bike in the family

Posted on 19 February, 2014 by doug

It is not very often we welcome a new bicycle into the family but that’s just what we have done recently.  This is more of a bicycle fostering arrangement through an excellent scheme called Wheels to Work and administered by … Continue reading →

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Inspired, or batty?

Posted on 18 February, 2014 by doug

My good friend Paul – and also a Coast to Coast team mate – is a bit of a boffin as you might already have gathered from the recent torture chamber exploits.  So far Paul has considered the various gradients … Continue reading →

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The LBS view of Sram HydroR brakes, recall, life and everything

Posted on 26 January, 2014 by doug

Not so long ago I got into a conversation about Sram’s hydraulic brakes (the HydroR on road bikes) and their recall; this is one of the nice things in having a good rapport with the LBS. I was asking what … Continue reading →

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Turbo training torture

Posted on 25 January, 2014 by doug

My Coast to Coast friend Paul used me as a guinea pig last week.  This adds a different dimension to the turbo training torture which I am still trying to “enjoy”. As you may have already gathered, I loathe my … Continue reading →

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Luton Dunstable Busway – latest news

Posted on 17 January, 2014 by doug

I’m really pleased – Busway news!  I just got home from work and an email from my contact in Luton Borough Council was telling me some welcome news.  Without further ado here it is: Following site audits and survey, the … Continue reading →

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