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Week two

I reached the middle of the week having spent three days suffering from the snotty head cold that brought my...
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2016 Target

Week One

Three rides this week. All short, because it's been wet and although the weather is considerably warmer than it should...
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Blog

Ten top tips for cycling in the wet

Weather in the North Pennines is such that I normally don't have much choice but to take the mountain bike...
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News

Thinking about compulsory cycle lanes

A publicity hungry lawyer has taken another cheap shot at cyclists and cycling policy and as on other occasions, the...
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2016 Target

Breaking it down

On 02 January, inspired by Kajsa Tylen, I made my #SweatPledge for 2016: 3,000 miles, climbing 150,000ft, and 200 hours...
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2016 Target

Week zero

I've called this Week zero, because it's the bit before the first full week of 2016. It's been a wet...
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2016 Target

First ride of 2016

After last night's post making my #sweatpledge, I thought I'd better get out on a bike today and at least...
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Blog

New Year Revolutions

We're at that point in the calendar when we're collectively encouraged to set goals and challenges that most of us...
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Short Rides

Cycling with Sis

Getting back on your bike after a crash isn't the easiest thing to do. I didn't ride for three months...
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Blog

Fall back

The realities of winter cycling hit home this week after the clocks went back at the weekend. No more nipping...
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Blog

Unexpected privilege

One sunny late spring evening a narrow strip of fresh, luscious black Tarmac squeezed between two low, wide hedgerows plots...
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