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Fast cyclists are more attractive!

Posted on 12 February, 2014 by doug

According to research, women apparently find men who are fast cyclists more attractive!  A recent article by the Royal Society’s journal Biology Letters came up with this result about men who are physically fit – and we need to include … Continue reading →

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Carrera Virago – desktop review

Posted on 8 February, 2014 by doug

If you are after a bargain carbon fibre road bike with half decent components, the Carrera Virago could be it.  For £800 it looks tempting.  Aside from deciding on the size frame and the kind of pedals you fancy, the … Continue reading →

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Reply from Luton Borough Council re Busway

Posted on 9 December, 2013 by doug

Some readers might know I had written to Luton Borough Council asking about future developments of the Busway cycle path.  After a little delay I am pleased to get a response, which appears helpful. I had asked about the surface … Continue reading →

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Aldi cycling clothing – why I’m a convert

Posted on 23 November, 2013 by doug

  What’s your view of the budget priced Aldi supermarket?  Is it just for people who can’t afford to shop at Waitrose or M&S?  Is it for people living in deprived areas where poverty looms along with all the usual … Continue reading →

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UK cycling laws

Posted on 21 November, 2013 by doug

My friend Jon helpfully sent me a link to this interesting little blog about UK cycling laws, see below for the link.  I love its simplicity! It usefully explains what the rule of law is in certain circumstances for cyclists. … Continue reading →

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20 mph speed limit in towns

Posted on 13 November, 2013 by doug

Even cyclists need to obey traffic regulations.  This includes the new 20 mph speed limit signs that are appearing in increased numbers in Dunstable and many other towns.  While riding my own bicycle along at 20 mph I have been … Continue reading →

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50 reasons to be a cyclist

Posted on 10 November, 2013 by doug

  It makes a statement about you, defines you.  You are not simply following the herd and driving everywhere in a steel box; instead you will be seen as independent and not afraid to make the effort An efficient means … Continue reading →

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“Why do cyclists shave their legs?”

Posted on 2 November, 2013 by doug

I love some of those coffee break conversations at work and one started the other day with a colleague asking “why do cyclists shave their legs?”.  This led to an interesting conversation with a number of theories and opinions on … Continue reading →

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Hitting the Three Counties Radio airwaves, again

Posted on 22 October, 2013 by doug

I have never dreamt of being on the radio and now its happened twice in about a month!  Once again those nice people in our local BBC Three Counties Radio station got in touch with me to comment on a … Continue reading →

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Another way to annoy car drivers

Posted on 15 October, 2013 by doug

Ever tried cycling down the hard shoulder on the M1 motorway?  Ever tried sticking your head in a gas oven?  No? I thought not, both are equally daft and potentially deadly. Unlikely as it is, on 14th October Police were … Continue reading →

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How cyclists annoy motorists

Posted on 12 October, 2013 by doug

It has to be said, some cyclists push their luck a bit; so often this simply seems to fall into the hands of car drivers eager to moan about cyclists.  What kinds of things cyclists do to annoy car drivers? … Continue reading →

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Travel Choices Dunstable

Posted on 5 October, 2013 by doug

I have been meaning to tell you all about Travel Choices for ages.  Based in Dunstable and funded by the Local Sustainable Transport Fund, the aim is broadly to help people to think a little differently about how they travel … Continue reading →

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Why [some] people hate cyclists

Posted on 20 July, 2013 by doug

I recently blogged about my friend Jon (here) who amongst other things I described as a “good egg”.  You might generally assume this is a complementary term.  He’s a runner and also has his own blog Cobbies Collective Contemplations where … Continue reading →

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Minimum alcohol pricing

Posted on 18 March, 2013 by doug

I seldom wade into politics in my blog but this time I cannot let the issue of alcohol pass by once again.  It appears Prime Minister David Cameron is back-tracking on a commitment to increase the minimum price for alcohol. … Continue reading →

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