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Runners & cyclists – are we rude?

Posted on 21 April, 2015 by doug

This is a slightly refreshed article from four years ago: now the nice weather has finally arrived and more cyclists and runners are hitting the roads, I find this question has risen again: runners and cyclists, are we rude? Whenever … Continue reading →

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Planet X journey

Posted on 25 March, 2015 by doug

It is lovely to hear from fellow cyclists and to sometimes learn a little more about their own personal journey in life.  This is Dave’s new Planet X bike and one that he’s rightly proud of and as I’ve learnt … Continue reading →

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Personalised number plates UK?

Posted on 23 February, 2015 by doug

Very sorry everyone, I am NOT into personalised number plates but this one did catch my eye.  I was daydreaming in a traffic jam while driving to work a couple of weeks ago. I figured BL07 could almost be BL06 … Continue reading →

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Learned about blogging

Posted on 1 February, 2015 by doug

Time to pause and reflect on blogging, taking stock, looking to refresh?  Time to consider what’s been learned about blogging. Never underestimate your reach Sometimes the most unexpected blog can really take off, or even a post within a mediocre … Continue reading →

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First 2015 white knuckle ride

Posted on 4 January, 2015 by doug

Astonished.  Amazed.  Absolutely flabbergasted.  Read on. “Let’s go for a bike ride, just us” I gingerly suggested “might be a nice thing to do in the sunshine and we can take it easy” I added, trying to make the thought … Continue reading →

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Half full, or half empty?

Posted on 2 January, 2015 by doug

Quite a few times recently I have been referred to as a “half full” person and I think that’s something I can take as a complement.   While being optimistic and hopeful, I believe this has some real tangible benefits … Continue reading →

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How many people take prescription drugs in the UK?

Posted on 14 December, 2014 by doug

Apparently almost half the adults in my age group (45-54 years) take a prescription drug and unsurprisingly this grows as age increases.  For my age group it appears men and women are very similar and this makes fascinating reading in … Continue reading →

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I’m still here!

Posted on 7 December, 2014 by doug

I’m still here!  Okay so I haven’t blogged in a little while now and admittedly I’m feeling bad about this.  Plenty of things going on though. While I’m on the subject of blogging, the lack of posts might explain why … Continue reading →

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Dear Harry

Posted on 19 November, 2014 by doug

Dear Harry, Many thanks for giving your old bicycle to Hannah and myself.  We appreciated you thinking of us and we were certainly interested in a winter restoration project. Unfortunately things have not gone to plan.  As you know you … 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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Best touring bike, ever!

Posted on 13 November, 2014 by doug

This could be the best touring bike, ever.   Why?  Because it has been used for touring, real touring.  It fills my mind with good memories and I’m so pleased I took those steps and went touring on it, Technically, … Continue reading →

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More Strava art (and she said…..?)

Posted on 2 November, 2014 by doug

Following on from a recent post about Strava Art, it seems there is much around and none nicer than this romantic piece of Strava art.  A few of my friends have pointed this kind of thing out to me recently … Continue reading →

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Cycling or running?

Posted on 27 September, 2014 by doug

“Is cycling 150 miles harder than running a marathon?” This was the question posed to me by a couple of people recently.  It intrigued me how this same question, using almost words was put to me within the space of … Continue reading →

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Cycle things to do in London?

Posted on 16 September, 2014 by doug

I mentioned in the previous blog post I am looking out for something cycle related things to do in London soon.  Early in October I will be at a meeting in central London with time either side to amuse myself … Continue reading →

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