Redber decaf coffee review

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  Ordering some Redber coffee from Amazon had me quite excited.  I can tell you my excitement went into orbit when the 500g package arrived! You see, this decaf lark is all very well but I have been missing out … Continue reading

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Charge Plug 4 review

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Here’s a quick desk top review of the Charge Plug 4.  I often find myself liking slightly quirky bicycles which are a little different to the mainstream. This one happens to be a very useable and good looking bike at … Continue reading

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Which course?

I am looking for suggestions about which course I could do.  Yep, which course?  I’ll explain later why I am wanting to do some kind of “course” but I’m just not sure and could do with a bit of inspiration. … Continue reading

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Another Bike Shaped Object?

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When a friend of mine popped around with his girlfriend’s bike which needed some TLC, I ought to have been wary when I saw the labels ‘Professional’ and ‘Cycle King’ on the same machine.  Is this someone’s pride and joy? … Continue reading

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The disgrace of Sports Direct

Like many other people I was disgusted at the latest news about Sports Direct.  The latest disgrace of Sports Direct concerns, yet again, the dreadful way it treats its staff. The notoriety of Sports Direct and the dodgy Mike Ashley … Continue reading

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Getting a good nights’ sleep

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I recently posted an infographic from those nice people at Casper, all good stuff.  Following this, I thought I would post my own thoughts on getting a good nights’ sleep. Make sure you are sufficiently tired, physically and/or mentally. Don’t … Continue reading

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Repairing my Karrimor pannier bags

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There’s a certain satisfaction in repairing something old and rekindling the usefulness of something old, almost alike an old relationship.  No, I’m not talking about old flames or anything like that!  Instead reparing my Karrimor pannier bags. These Karrimor pannier … Continue reading

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Being 54

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I have been 54 for a little while now and I’m starting to feel it.  Being 54 has a few ups and downs in my reckoning….. The Ups I have a certain contentment and sense of well being.  Even being … Continue reading

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Adults who don’t cycle

A few days ago I had a meeting with someone through work.  To cut a long story short, we met at the Forest Centre, Marston Mortaine in Bedfordshire.  Lovely place. After we’d finished our discussions, I headed off to the … Continue reading

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Sleep tips for athletes

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I love sleeping.  Getting good sleep is so important and this ‘Sleep like a Champion’ infographic caught my eye.  While its about Sleep tips for athletes – it’s all so true for everyone! It normally takes me 20 seconds to … Continue reading

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The survival of Brooks

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The survival of Brooks is something I’m pleased to see and yet shouldn’t take for granted.  When I say Brooks, I refer to the makers of traditional leather saddles as the mainstay of the business. Starting in Victorian times, Brooks … Continue reading

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Cycling and politics

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Well I see cycling and politics have merged again this week.  This time Lord on-your-bike Tebbit has stepped out of line with his grumpy writing to a fellow Parliamentarian. This time he wrote to Ruth Cadbury MP objecting to the … Continue reading

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Dear Lifestyles@Flitwick

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Dear Lifestyles@Flitwick Thank you so much for sending me a nice, thoughtful postcard. I appreciate you thinking of me and missing me.  Fear not, I’m fine.  It is just that I’ve been so busy lately and I haven’t had much … Continue reading

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SPIN London 2016 another success

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SPIN London 2016 another success as the cycling festival welcomes over 10,000 to its 4th London edition. Spin – The Cycling Festival took place at The Old Truman Brewery, from 20 – 22 May 2016. The show welcomed over 10,000 … Continue reading

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