Just a few photos courtesy of One Happy Cog, on Flickr A fixed tourer by Nicasso reservoir. Nice shiny silver mudguards. Bike looks in great shape. Obviously, they musn’t have 1 in 5 (20%) climbs in California A misty California morning

Biking in Athens – photo by Antli – photo by Antli Thanks to Antli for permission for these two excellent photos.

Photo by Hebster CC It can sometimes be difficult to think of new posts for a cycling blog. For the past three months the topic that keeps coming back is winter cycling – cycling in the snow, cycling in the cold, best winter tyres, cycling indoors to escape the snow. e.t.c The problem is there […]

The Lady in Red The cheerful lady in black A nice warming cup of tea on a cold bike commute The hectic pace of modern life Four a Breast – makes the buses slow down

photo from: National Archive no known copyright restrictions. I like the spectators leaning out of the windows. Jaap Kersten cycling uphill on the cobbles of the Muur de Gramont (Geraardsbergen) 23 june 1961. (from the Tour of Flanders) Cycling on cobbles is particularly wearing. Not only is it harder to pedal, but, also the shock […]

The Dutch queen Juliana riding a bike during a visit to the island Terschelling. The Netherlands, July 11, 1967. Can’t quite see the bike, but, looks in the classic Dutch style of bike No known copyright restrictions. from Naational Archive Related Cycling – Class and the social divide – a look at the egalitarian nature […]

photo by Amsterdamize cc 2.0 Who can possibly want to go to school in a 4*4 when you could travel on this four seater? I remember the first time I rode a proper racing bike. We were on a family holiday in France, and I was about 11. The whole family decided to hire bikes. […]

Races on Bromptons. The Brompton World Championships at Blenheim Palace. Rules state competitors must wear jacket and tie. The original retro A bike actually designed to carry someone on the back. This kind of cycling looks fun! Bikes of Radiator Arts Hastings at the London Sky ride 2009 What do you get when you mix  […]

Cycling into Town. Baskets are popular in Oxford. Can’t say I’ve ever fancied them. I’ve always thought for steering its better to have weight on panniers on back wheel. Anyway they do look good. One shouldn’t really drink and cycle. Look how dark this cyclist looks. Low winter sun can make it difficult for motorists […]

The Joy of Three Another blog, I’d like to feature this week is ecovelo.info. It’s run by Alan and Michael who are hoping to make a contribution to a better environment by promoting the bike as a primary means of transport. There’s some great photos which put cycling in a very positive light. The long […]