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Camaraderie and cyclists

Posted on 15 August, 2013 by doug

I had done my 7.5 hours slaving over a hot keyboard and enjoyed my ride home, I’d almost done my 23 miles when another cyclist struck up a conversation with me while we waited at some traffic lights.  It was … 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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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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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 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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Church picnic 2012

Posted on 3 July, 2012 by doug

It’s now turning into a bit of a tradition at our church to have a picnic sometime in the summer, straight after a Sunday morning service.  Now to put things in context, you have to remember we’re talking picnics in … 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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Another great day in the Cotwolds

Posted on 11 November, 2010 by doug

Just about every thing went to plan on this bike ride.  We did this on 10th November 2010. We arranged to meet at Burford again, a really nice car park, free and the same as the night ride earlier in … Continue reading →

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