15 October 2025
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Cycling across campus on my way home tonight I almost ran over a squirrel, which darted out in front of me. I was already slowing for junction I was approaching and squeezed the levers a bit more but, with damp … Continue reading
18 December 2024
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The Green Gym group I often volunteer with was having a winter BBQ this morning to say thank you to the volunteers. It was across the other side of Loughborough but Jane decided not to go so (despite it being … Continue reading
6 January 2020
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I got the front wheel back on my bike yesterday and brought the tyres back up to pressure so was able to make my first local ride – down to church for the morning and then into town for a … Continue reading
4 January 2020
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Down to Oxford again today, principally to retrieve my bike. I had a hunch that it would fit in the car more easily if I took the front wheel off and that proved to be the case. That meant I … Continue reading
4 September 2019
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While partway home yesterday, my bike started to act – and sound – very odd. Initially, I wondered if something had gone wrong with the gears but, finding a safe point to spot, I realised that the issue was the … Continue reading
28 May 2019
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If asked why I enjoy cycling to work, I might jokingly reply that it is because it is exercise I can do sitting down. More truthfully, it is a combination of the faster speed of travel and the chance to … Continue reading
8 April 2019
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My legs are pretty good for cycling. I do about 30 miles a week with my commute to work, including a reasonably steep hill climb towards the end of my journey home, and a little extra on top from time … Continue reading
27 February 2019
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I’m glad that my bike has been back to full working for a couple of weeks now. It is a much better way to commute than bus – faster, cheaper and with all the exercise benefits too. However, I got … Continue reading
18 February 2019
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This afternoon was the first day of the year that I’ve been able to cycle home in the light. It helped that it wasn’t overcast and, by the time I got home, it was getting to the point when I … Continue reading
5 February 2019
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Snap! Ever since I repaired my most recent puncture, crammed in the confines of my utility room on a chilly winter night, my gears haven’t been working quite right. I did try to fix them but there’s only so far … Continue reading