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Second ride in 2019 – looking ahead

Posted on 3 January, 2019 by doug
M1 motorway from a Busway bridge

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Today I had my second ride in 2019 – looking ahead.  I think I’d better explain the title before I ramble on too far.  When I run and, to a certain extent cycle, I often get some really good ideas. … Continue reading →

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First proper ride in 8 months!

Posted on 3 January, 2019 by doug
Cold fingers, cycling and selfies don't mix

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 Earlier this week, on New Year’s Day, I had an almost magical bike ride with Becky who is my eldest daughter. This was the first proper bike ride in 8 months!  A couple of days ago I had a slightly … Continue reading →

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Update on running and cycling

Posted on 19 November, 2017 by doug
Bedfordshire lane in autumn

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I thought it timely be useful to write a little update on running and cycling these days. Here goes… Cycling Right now my cycling tends to be mostly short local commutes and I’m quite enjoying this.  Normally I go to … Continue reading →

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One day in April

Posted on 2 July, 2017 by doug

Recently I had an email from the folk behind the One Day In April film and thought it was definitely worth sharing; you’ll see I have posted the trailer. Skilfully made by Thomas Miller, One Day in April picks up … Continue reading →

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Latest scary bike ride

Posted on 11 January, 2017 by doug

Here’a my latest scary bike ride.  When I set out I had no idea what was going to happen and, in a way, that’s what makes cycling and running so enjoyable.  You can go over a familiar route and each … Continue reading →

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Woodside M1 cycling event

Posted on 19 December, 2016 by doug

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Grey, cold, drizzle, rain and flippin’ miserable.  Well that’s one way of describing the weather on the Woodside M1 cycling celebration event on 10 December.  On the other hand it was a really good opportunity to take part in a … Continue reading →

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Guest blog – 5 Best places to go cycling in India

Posted on 17 December, 2016 by doug

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I am very pleased in introduce Rohit Agarwal as guest blogger.  Here he blogs about cycling in India: 5 Best Places to Go Cycling in India Be it an adventure enthusiast or a common Joe, there is no one who … Continue reading →

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Woodside Link Celebration Event

Posted on 27 November, 2016 by doug

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The Woodside Link Cycling Celebration event has been a long time coming and now it’s almost there.  For Central Bedfordshire, this is quite a big deal. In the Dunstable, Houston Regis area there is loads of construction work going on … Continue reading →

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Grumpy old men ?

Posted on 9 June, 2015 by doug

It is hard to believe this time last week I cycled in the Cotswolds in weather which was, to be honest, unseasonal and flippin’ horrible.  This is simply not what we should expect in June, especially when my friend Wallie … Continue reading →

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Why I hate my Garmin

Posted on 17 November, 2014 by doug

Yesterday my friend Wallie and I met for our regular Autumn bike ride in the Cotswolds; we’ve done this for several years now.  We quite often faff around with a map, which sometimes flaps in the wind and so this … Continue reading →

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Cycling is therapeutic?

Posted on 12 November, 2014 by doug

Is cycling therapeutic?  That’s a good question to ask and it largely depends on the kind of “therapy” being sought and will inevitably vary from person to person.  Yesterday I had a cycle ride, 26 miles, which I found to be … Continue reading →

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Cycling with Dee!

Posted on 14 September, 2014 by doug

There are some Great Rides rides that are destined to stick in my mind for a long time.  For this year I have three so far.  Two of these I have blogged about already: my 137 mile ride from Bedfordshire … Continue reading →

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At least cycling into work was great….

Posted on 9 September, 2014 by doug

Yesterday did not go to plan.  At least cycling into work yesterday was great, simply great.  Cycling home was nice too.  Here’s why…. It was one of those lovely cool, sunny, slightly misty mornings.  Cool enough for an extra layer … Continue reading →

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A long training ride

Posted on 11 June, 2014 by doug

Last week I had a fantastic long training ride, counting as a Great Ride and all the way from Dunstable in Central Bedfordshire to Weston-Super-Mare in North Somerset. Ride in Numbers: Distance: 137 miles Moving time: 9 hours, 02 minutes … Continue reading →

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