Monday, 27 February 2023

Freewheeling: Why the cyclist-motorist war?

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Last week the broadcaster and TV news presenter Dan Walker was knocked off his e-bike while cycling around a roundabout in Sheffield, on his...
Tuesday, 14 February 2023

The Monkey Motorbike Diaries - Episode 4

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I have passed my motorcycle test - yay! I knew I would get there, but it seemed to be a slow-going, at times, frustrating process. My multip...
Friday, 10 February 2023

Farewell Look Mum No Hands!

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The downturn in the economy really is biting. Many businesses have gone into administration - shops as well as service industries. A café in...
Monday, 30 January 2023

Memories of bike rides in Argentina - Part 2

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Seven Lakes Ride This is a well-known ride that both local and tourist cyclists like to do. It's about 110km and runs between Villa La A...
Saturday, 28 January 2023

Memories of bike rides in Argentina - Part 1

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New bike lane in central Buenos Aires As the professional cyclists compete on the roads of Argentina during the Tour of San Juan stage race ...
Wednesday, 25 January 2023

Cycling Poetry for Burns Night - Ode to Bicycles

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The bicycle: "The cold skeleton that will return to life" when I ride it through Santiago, Chile It's that time again when we ...
Tuesday, 10 January 2023

Freewheeling: Cycling burnout - you can get too much of a good thing!

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I have been slowly getting back into the rhythm of cycling regularly. I'm not doing any big-mileage rides, but just little outings aroun...