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Cycling uphill – sit down or stand on pedals

WebSometimes it’s useful to stand on the pedals in the last few yards of a hill or maybe to avoid changing into a lower gear over a short distance. When standing you can …

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Halfbike first impressions

WebHaving blogged about the Halfbike back in 2015, I was delighted when the manufacturers recently got in touch with me, asking if I would try a Halfbike for myself. Of …

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The Pros and Cons of cycling Coast to Coast

WebThe Pros and Cons of cycling Coast to Coast. Posted on 12 July, 2013 by doug. You might have seen I am toying with the idea of doing the C2C in 2014. That is …

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Review – Specialized Allez C2 2014

WebThe geometry of the frame is set for a lively, responsive ride which is suitable for sportives, day rides and brisk short rides. The Shimano drive chain is new for 2014 …

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Fat Lad at the Back – desktop review

WebWhile some cyclists are fortunate enough to be young, slim, slender, lean and svelt-like, Fat Lad at the Back is a brand of cycle clothing aimed at the increasingly …

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Coast to Coast in a Day training

WebTraining. There’s no magic formula but these are my thoughts: arrange your life so you can cycle 2 or 3 times each week. make sure you become a regular cyclist – …

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Repairing my Karrimor pannier bags

WebInstead reparing my Karrimor pannier bags. These Karrimor pannier bags are the from the early 1980s and Karrimor’s Silvaguard range (I think). In those days lots …

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Why I'm teetotal

WebIn the Bible it says in Proverbs 20, verse 1 “Wine is a mocker and beer is a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise”. The way I read this the Bible (aka …

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Review – Olixar universal bike phone mount

WebDescription. This is a universal mounting to connect a smart phone to the handlebar of a bicycle, or I guess, even a motorbike or a golf buggy. It is a two piece …

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Ammaco folding bike reviewThe Cycle Hub

WebEasy to live with and easily adapted for cyclists of different sizes. The components are fine, if perhaps a tad basic and lacking in some finesse. The gears, …

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Installing Shimano Ultegra shifters

WebReally sorry Beth I couldn’t sort it for you last night. Installing Shimano Ultegra shifters is straightforward according to the above YouTube. Take a look and …

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Are pears good for you

WebIn the UK, we do have some home grown varieties and others are imported from Europe and sometimes beyond. Our neighbours are successfully growing …

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Long term Review – Panaracer Pasela Tour Guard tyre

WebConclusion. Not a bad tyre, pretty good in fact. They have survived some heavily laden trips, trails and potholes very well. They are wearing well and I am now …

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Travel Choices Dunstable

WebTravel Choices in Dunstable. Dunstable town. Dunstable, by the way, is a average sized town in Bedfordshire. It has quite a heritage with much medieval history …

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