Cycling Incidents Are Like Buses

Thankfully, not involving buses. I had two incidents today. No joke, within the space of a couple of minutes. The first was a little car that had a green P plate on – one that means “I just passed my test”. The guy pulled out on me, no indicator. So I shouted, “Our Lord in … Read more

Weekly Review July 1st – 7th 2024

Each week I try to review and reflect on my previous week on the bike. This allows me to see how my fitness and ability is progressing on a wider timescale than day to day. For previous weekly reviews please click here.  A really good week with a couple of longer 40km+ rides, some climbing, and … Read more

Gone Climbin’

Unintentionally, I might add. I went out today to do 40km. I started the ride on some random side streets I have never ridden, had no idea existed, and ultimately turned out not to go anywhere particularly exciting. After that, I found myself on the road to Longridge. I wasn’t in the mood for going … Read more

The Trifecta Of Misery

OK, so UK voting day. Used the bike to go to the polling station. Seems the ride there was either lost or didn’t record somehow. I think that’s because I mucked about too much trying to set the bike alarm, and then realised it was only a bunch of old duffers knocking about and by … Read more