Lifestyle

Mark in the snow at Wisley

Riding a January Lockdown

A pictoral round up of my riding through the winter lockdown; trying to accentuate the positives!

Filed in February 2021.

YT Jeffsy at Tanners Hatch

Cycling in a time of Coronavirus – count yourself lucky

These are tough times for people. If you are able to get out on the bike, count yourself very lucky indeed.

Filed in April 2020.

Frozen puddle at Brockham

Getting ready for winter commuting by bike

What should you think about for winter commuting by bike? Water, wind, dark and cold!

Filed in September 2019.

By the Vogan Memorial in Priory Park Reigate

Searching the Stickless

I was bemoaning how sticky certain parts of the Hills have become but there’s plenty else to ride with a bit of imagination…

Filed in May 2019.

Bird AM Zero at Reigate

Out and about – things are sticky

Stick-man or stick-woman is out and about sabotaging Surrey Hills trails

Filed in May 2019.

WTB Nano 700x40c pin leak of Muc-Off in sidewall

WTB TCS tyres… I don’t get it!

This past few months I’ve found myself with more experience of WTB tyres and rims than I’ve had for the last 10 years and… the jury is out!

Filed in May 2019.

Socks - Madison Isoler Merino 3-season

Where on earth have we been?

Apologies to everyone for the past few months of radio silence…

Filed in May 2018.

We’re off to the 2018 London Bike Show

Our traditional mid-February visit to the 2018 London Bike Show makes it 12 years in a row!

Filed in February 2018.

Rucksack or Panniers – which is best?

What is more convenient – a rucksack or panniers for carrying stuff on your bike?

Filed in January 2018.

Motivation – Blue Monday looms

You are most likely to give up on your New Year plans today, according to Strava

Filed in January 2018.

Ride one bike for a year…

Could you ride just one bike for a year? Would you want to??

Filed in January 2018.

3 things that really count when cycling

Great bikes are all very well, but what really makes a difference to your cycling?

Filed in January 2018.