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Prudential RideLondon – great cause

Posted on 28 March, 2017 by doug

It is always a pleasure to consider guest blog posts.  Here’s a very worthy one, connected to the important work of Refuge, a long standing charity working to support women who are victims of domestic abuse.  This provides an opportunity … Continue reading →

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Health issues

Posted on 20 March, 2017 by doug

A couple of health issues have cropped up recently and these have got me a bit concerned.  This post will probably be a bit personal. Yesterday I went over to my favourite health food shop as it was about time … Continue reading →

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The trouble with cheap water bottles

Posted on 19 March, 2017 by doug
Beware cheap bottles

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Recently I was given some BeetActive to try out.  This is some concentrated beetroot juice which I’m told is good to take pre-exercise for various reasons.  I’ll go into those reasons some other time as this post is actually about … Continue reading →

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Veggie chat at the carvery

Posted on 11 March, 2017 by doug

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A couple of days ago we went out for an evening carvery meal with some friends.  Certainly an interesting experience as I’d not been there before. Carvery meals are quite good value if you’re a meat eater.  You get a … Continue reading →

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Cycling in Barcelona

Posted on 5 March, 2017 by doug
Trendy bike in Barcelona

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Cycling in Barcelona is pleasant and easy going on the whole; I thought I’d give a few reflections here on the general cycling scene. Right from the start of our visit, there were cyclists almost everywhere in Barcelona.  They were … Continue reading →

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BBC 3CR Health Show

Posted on 20 February, 2017 by doug
Myself and Nana Akua

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  I’ve been on the radio again!  This time I was the guest of Nana Akua and her excellent BBC 3CR Health Show which is broadcast at 1:00 – 2:00pm on Sundays. The topic this time was all about managing … Continue reading →

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Vegan restaurant in Barcelona

Posted on 19 February, 2017 by doug

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I was beginning to despair at the limited choice of food on our recent Barcelona trip.  Most restaurant and cafe menus were dominated by meat, fish and omelettes.  A quick internet search at our hotel led us to this brilliant … Continue reading →

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Barcelona in February

Posted on 14 February, 2017 by doug

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We have had a little holiday in Barcelona.  February is, in my view, the most difficult, drab, dull month of the whole year and a chance to visit Spain was irresistible.  There’s quite a bit to tell you about over the … Continue reading →

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Coffee in The Way

Posted on 11 February, 2017 by doug

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As I sat having coffee in The Way, I figured this is a brilliant place to go if your bike is being tuned up at Pedalworks, the excellent bike shop just over the road in West Street, Dunstable.  It could … Continue reading →

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Flitwick Lifestyles

Posted on 10 February, 2017 by doug

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I have been a member of the Flitwick Lifestyles gym for almost a year and I thought it was about time I blogged about it.  This isn’t really a review as such, moreover a few reflections.  Before I leap in, … Continue reading →

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Dismissed by the Doctor

Posted on 9 February, 2017 by doug

While I like to keep an eye on my health, I really did feel dismissed by my Doctor recently, so I thought I might talk you through it. You see, I like to keep an eye on my health; my … Continue reading →

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Dear Bike thief

Posted on 8 February, 2017 by doug

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This is a really heartening story and picked up by the BBC in Berkshire. A young man called Alex had spent a year or so saving enough money to buy himself a new bike for £700.  Unfortunately it was stolen … Continue reading →

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Why Grayling must be sacked

Posted on 6 February, 2017 by doug

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I am sure many readers will have picked up on Chris Grayling’s recent gaff about cyclists.  As many will know, he’s our the Secretary of State for Transport as well as the MP for those unfortunate folk in his Surrey … Continue reading →

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Fancy being vegan?

Posted on 15 January, 2017 by doug

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I blogged about being vegan sometime ago, as it was a serious consideration.  In the end I remained a vegetarian in the interests of domestic harmony at home. Having said that I’m always intrigued as to what life would be … Continue reading →

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