Category Archives: cycling

Virgin’ on the Ridiculous

Posted on 24/09/2011 by

It was an early start in this house, for a Saturday, as Cyclomaniac had arranged a ‘reunion ride’ starting from here. Between 8 and 9 am I made enough tea and coffee for a small Lycra clad army. It is … Continue reading →

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A Grand Day Out

Posted on 14/08/2011 by

Today we took a trip in London for the London Surrey Cycle Classic part of the ‘London Prepares’ series that replicates the route scheduled for the London Olympics in 2012. Today’s ride of 140 km did follow the route planned … Continue reading →

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‘Can you ride tandem?’

Posted on 17/07/2011 by

The catch phrase,”Can you ride tandem?” comes from a long line of PG tips tea adverts. You may remember it? It seems appropriate this week to mention it as it was called ‘Tour de France.’ Well until today I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Taster

Posted on 30/05/2011 by

Last time the local cycle club ran a taster session no one new turned up. The weather was to blame. It was arranged for a  few weeks back, and was the same day as my mosaics course (which was my … Continue reading →

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Blustery day diversion

Posted on 03/05/2011 by

At this time of year I rarely go into the garden except to work on it. Even if I intend just to visit the veg plot to pull rhubarb or deposit vegetable peelings in the compost bin, I invariably end … Continue reading →

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Archive material – Cycling at Blenheim

Posted on 06/04/2010 by

Yesterday was the first time that the Duke had ever opened Blenheim Park to cyclists. And what an excellent day it was. We turned up later than originally planned, on a lovely sunny morning, to a long queue of bicycle-loaded … Continue reading →

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