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Tag Archives: life
Fast cyclists are more attractive!
According to research, women apparently find men who are fast cyclists more attractive! A recent article by the Royal Society’s journal Biology Letters came up with this result about men who are physically fit – and we need to include … Continue reading
Tale of the stolen bamboo bike
I have blogged before about alternative bicycle frame materials, including bamboo. No surprise then this recent story caught my eye. Here’s Hugh Allman, a cyclist in East London who had made his unique frame himself and was understandably distressed when … Continue reading
The LBS view of Sram HydroR brakes, recall, life and everything
Not so long ago I got into a conversation about Sram’s hydraulic brakes (the HydroR on road bikes) and their recall; this is one of the nice things in having a good rapport with the LBS. I was asking what … Continue reading
Cycling in January
Cycling in the month of January can be a bit “variable” for me and I dare say many other cyclists as well. In January 2013 I don’t think I cycled at all because the weather was so awful and yet … Continue reading
My Dentist is also a Cyclist!
Just found out my very nice dentist is also a cyclist! Knowing a little more of Mr LeRoux’s journey adds an extra dimension to visiting the dentist, even if it means a bit of a one-sided conversation. This is how … Continue reading
Go Hard Or Go Home
Last night I stumbled across the Channel 5 programme “Go Hard Or Go Home” presented by the very watchable Hannah White. I hardly ever watch TV and missed the start but still absolutely loved it! Hannah took a bunch of … Continue reading
Coast to Coast chit chat
Last night was great – my Coast to Coast friends came around for a bit of team talk, chit chat and home made Go-Faster Anzac biscuits. We were discussing the practicalities of how to get us all to the start … Continue reading
Christmas holiday rides
This afternoon I cycled 30 miles as a nice way of concluding my Christmas holiday rides. Yep I have managed to cycle every day during my Christmas holidays, almost two weeks. I really have enjoyed it; cycling everyday has been … Continue reading
The Busway’s Reluctant Cyclist
If you’re a regular user of the Luton & Dunstable Busway, or maybe the cycle track running alongside, you might have spotted the Reluctant Cyclist. But who is she? Well, she has been seen early on Sunday mornings in … Continue reading
Cycling at Christmas
Christmas is of course a very special time of year. As this is a blog about cycling, it follows I have been making the most of the holiday and grabbing a bike ride in between entertaining and mince pies. While … Continue reading
London cyclists stage a “die-in”
UK readers will no doubt be aware there have been a number of fatal cycling accidents on the streets of London lately. These deaths have been widely reported and it seems various politicians, including London Mayor Boris Johnson, have found … Continue reading
UK cycling laws
My friend Jon helpfully sent me a link to this interesting little blog about UK cycling laws, see below for the link. I love its simplicity! It usefully explains what the rule of law is in certain circumstances for cyclists. … Continue reading
50 reasons to be a cyclist
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