Tag Archives: ethics

Going to a nutritionist

Posted on 15 August, 2014 by doug

Earlier this week I enjoyed going to see a local nutritionist.  This was a ‘first’ for me and didn’t quite know what to expect.  Providing I follow up on the advice and recommendations, I believe it is money well spent. … Continue reading →

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Kevin, RAF veteran, cyclist

Posted on 26 May, 2014 by doug

Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting Kevin, an RAF veteran, a cyclist and who is also a “gentleman of the road”, so to speak.  This occurred while my family attended the Big Church Day Out at Wiston Park, Steyning … Continue reading →

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Why I’m teetotal

Posted on 18 May, 2014 by doug

Please bear with me in a brief departure from the usual running and cycling posts.  A few years ago I posted the article below on one of my other blogs and it’s something I feel strongly about. It is related to … Continue reading →

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The Bishop’s Blog

Posted on 30 March, 2014 by doug

Sometimes I think I ought to be contributing more to the blogging community, so with this in mind I thought it’s worth giving Bishop Edward Condry and his Car Free Lent blog a mention.  It’s a nice gentle read, giving … Continue reading →

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Easy way to quit smoking

Posted on 15 February, 2014 by doug

Below is the text from one of my old blogs.  Probably didn’t get the right exposure in view of messed up SEO but it did attract quite a few comments.  I am re-posting this text as the issue of smoking … 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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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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Key questions about being a Vegan

Posted on 27 January, 2013 by doug

Combination of tomatoes and avocados is very healthy What are vegans? Vegans are people who only eat plant based food.  That means no meat (animal or fish), no eggs, dairy products, no honey. Do vegans wear woolly jumpers? No, they … Continue reading →

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Veleco cycle wear

Posted on 15 December, 2012 by doug

This is important.  A new cycle clothing company which is almost certainly the world’s first of it’s kind.  I spotted this in the CTC’s weekly email bulletin a while back and now I have seen a brief mention in the Ethical Consumer … Continue reading →

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The Jon Snow cycle effect?

Posted on 17 October, 2012 by doug

We were intrigued, impressed and heartened to see evidence of so many cyclists at Channel 4’s building in Westminster, London.  Not that there were many at work last Sunday but plenty of bike locks hanging from the railings outside – … Continue reading →

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10 fantastic reasons to be a cyclist

Posted on 27 September, 2012 by doug

1. Health In broad terms, if you’re a regular cyclist you can halve the chance of getting diabetes, heart disease and some cancers.  Compared to inactive people, cyclists have the good health of someone 10 years younger.  The biggest cause … Continue reading →

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