Tag Archives: cycling

New year update

Posted on 11 January, 2013 by doug

Quite a lot going on in the Rambling House, so apologies for not blogging much lately.  Here’s a round up of what’s been going on…. Cycling, punctures and cross-dressing Last weekend we went over to our friends Dave and Ruth. … Continue reading →

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How to encourage a reluctant cyclist

Posted on 14 December, 2012 by doug

Do you know how to encourage a reluctant cyclist?  Someone you’re trying to convince about the joys of cycling?  Someone who always says “did I ever mention how much I hate cycling?” or perhaps “if you EVER suggest we go … Continue reading →

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The benefits of cycling with someone else

Posted on 25 November, 2012 by doug

  Over the years I have been inclined to cycle on my own, rather than with a cycling partner or even joining a club.  That’s not to say I’m a complete loner on the road as my friend Wallie and … Continue reading →

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Cycling in Spain

Posted on 1 November, 2012 by doug

We’ve just had a family holiday in Spain, staying in Javea (that’s “Haa-vee-a”) and it was great to see a good number of road cyclists out and about.  I checked out a half decent bike shop where I could have … Continue reading →

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“Must Do” bike rides

Posted on 23 October, 2012 by doug

Tour de France, LEJOG, JOGLE, C2C and the list can go on.  Yes we must all do our own personal “must do” rides while we can.  At the tender age of 50 I have about 30 years of cycling left … Continue reading →

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Cycling alone, or in a group?

Posted on 14 October, 2012 by doug

  Which do you prefer?  Riding your bike or maybe going with others?  By nature I tend to cycle (and run) on my own and I never yearn to have someone else alongside.  That’s not to say I don’t enjoy … Continue reading →

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Correct position on the road

Posted on 2 October, 2012 by doug

This cyclist has adopted the correct position on the road – about 1 metre from the edge.  This allows a cyclist to be able to avoid any potholes, sunken drains through having sufficient room to be able to move to … Continue reading →

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Cycling over Kirkstone Pass

Posted on 26 August, 2011 by doug

Looking north, towards Ullswater For some time I had been looking forward to a really nice long bike ride while we were in Cumbria last week and I was not disappointed. As luck would have it, with my family I … Continue reading →

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Cycling in the summer

Posted on 11 July, 2011 by doug

Since I have been cycling over the last couple of years, I’ve come to appreciate the different seasons we have here in England even more.  I plan to do a blog post on each season but only when the season … Continue reading →

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Cycling at night

Posted on 25 June, 2011 by doug

Just as everyone was going to bed last night, my friend Wallie and I were unloading our bikes, ready for a ride through the night around the Salisbury Plain area.  Most people think I’m mad for doing this kind of … Continue reading →

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Some cyclists are nice

Posted on 20 May, 2011 by doug

This proves some cyclists are nice.  You might remember I blogged a couple of times in April about the friendliness of other cyclists and runners, or to put it another way, the indifference that some show to their fellow cyclists. … Continue reading →

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What do you think about while cycling?

Posted on 17 April, 2011 by doug

Asking what you think about might seem a daft question but it’s been on my mind earlier today as I had a lovely opportunity to clock up a few more miles.  Really it’s a question I’ve asked myself as I … Continue reading →

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Fantastic cycling!

Posted on 10 April, 2011 by doug

I had a couple of days off in the week, hastily arranged towards the end of the previous week.  I was feeling weary through work and I could feel the stress levels starting to climb again but happily not to … Continue reading →

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A pleasant 35 miles to Aldbury, Bucks

Posted on 3 April, 2011 by doug

Village Pond at Aldbury, Bucks I’ve enjoyed my weekend calorie burning efforts.  Started Saturday morning with a run lasting 1 hour, 15 minutes over very familiar hills and tracks.  Slight problem in my left foot, along the mid section on … Continue reading →

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