In Oxfordshire, roads have become obstacle courses, with many roads narrowed to allow just one car past at a time. These are really irritating, as they could have been easily designed to allow bikes to go along a path on the left. It means someone has to wait – either I wait for car or […]

There are some things that are supposed to put you off cycling, but have never put me off. See also: Reasons people don’t cycle These are things that are not as bad as they seem Punctures. Getting punctures has never really bothered me. Once I learnt how to put in a new inner tube, it’s […]

To stop cars speeding, Oxford council often narrow the road, which means when I cycle down this hill at 30mph I have to come to a complete stop to let the cars through this ridiculous road narrowing barrier.. Allegedly there is a cycle path to the left (it is hidden by overgrown bushes and might […]

Norman Maggs tries to smokes a pipe during a rainy 24 hour time trial.(photo) On Friday, the heavens opened in a training ride 20 minutes from home. I was surprised: How wet I got (despite a seemingly flimsy, rain jacket) How cold mid June can be in England Forgive me for stating the obvious that […]