A great way to get to school and dad saves some petrol money. The jersey says. “My Other Bike is A … ” Could it be: My other bike is a Lawnmower My other Bike is a Penny Farthing My Other Bike Is A Work of Art Buy One Get One Free. Outside the [...]
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A History of the Bicycle in Photos
A potted history of the bicycle from early ‘boneshakers’ and Penny Farthings to the latest models. The Running Machine Photo by Gun Powder Ma wikipedia A prototype of the bicycle were various running machines or ‘hobby horses’. This ‘running machine was developed by German Baron Karl von Drais in 1817; it had no pedals no [...]
Best Cycling Road Tyres
My favourite tyres for road cycling depend on the use of the bike. For commuting into work along roads and a river bank (Thames in Oxford), my highest priority is puncture resistance. As a general rule, I don’t carry a spare inner tube on my 3 mile commute. Therefore, if I puncture, it’s a choice [...]
Cycle Stands
A top of the range cycle stands which doubles up as a planter. This is outside a pub on Iffley Road. Crowded Cycle Stands Unfortunately, many cycle stands in Oxford are crowded – at least the popular ones. One big problem is the number of abandoned bicycles. I was really happy to travel to Blackwells [...]
Brooks Saddles Review
Since starting a cycling blog I’ve become more interested in the perspective of non-racing cyclists ( – people who primarily cycle because it is a convenient way to get from A to B). The constant recurring theme is the preference for a comfortable saddle. Quite a few people have said their main reason for not [...]
Hercules Bikes
An old fashioned Hercules ‘Balmoral’ bicycle. Sturmey Archer 3 speed Wicker Basket British racing green (though rather weather beaten) Hercules cycle company was founded in 1910. The company thrived through the adoption of efficient large scale production which led to lower average costs and one of the cheapest bikes on the market. Hercules ad The [...]
Advice on Buying First Road Bike
My first road bike If you are considering getting your first road bike, ideally you would be able to spend a minimum of £350 – £400. This would be enough to get you a decent entry level bike and give you a few options. For example, at that price range you could buy a Raleigh [...]
Electric Bikes UK
The stylish Cambridge Aluminium Electric Bike I have rather mixed feelings about Electric bikes. The truth is I’m a bit of bike snob. I like the simplicity, purity and originality of human powered machines. An electric bike is a bit like climbing to the top of Mount Everest using a helicopter. True, you get to [...]
Bikes for All Purposes
By mslaura Let’s go camping. By M.V. Jantzen Let’s go Surfing. By lambertwm Bike by River By [dac~ ] Let’s go single speed pink By nlnnet Blue bike. Related Archive Bike Photos Interesting cycle photos
How Much To Spend on A Bike?
One of the most frequent questions I get asked is – how much should I spend on a bike? You can spend as much or as little as you want. But, this is rough guide to what you will get for your money. Bear in mind, if your budget is really tight, you may be [...]
