I never went on a cycling proficiency course. I remember one was offered when I was very young at school. But, since I didn’t cycle at the time, I didn’t go. I regret it now. Although I’m not sure how cycling around cones on a playground would have equipped me for dealing with double decker […]
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Raw Food Diet
Whilst in Malaysia I met a good sub 2.30 marathon runner who takes a largely raw food diet. At meal times he would eat about 3-4 plates full of fruit. He says at home he eats 10 bananas a day. He is not completely rigid and does supplement his diet with a little rice e.t.c. […]
Make Your Own Cycle Path
Have you ever wanted to create your own cycle path? A cycle path which doesn’t go on a pavement and involves stopping every 20 metres (like many in Oxford) If you cycle at night and want to create a bit more space, try this new laser ‘Portable cycle lane’ A neat way of cycling around […]
Cycling in the Fog
When fog descends it can leave cyclists vulnerable, especially because we often don’t take lights or high reflective clothing in the middle of the day. This picture shows how difficult cyclists can be to spot when it is foggy. In winter I always leave lights on my bike for unexpected periods of greyness. Picture by […]
When the Bike Doesn’t Quite Fit (photos)
Getting the right bike size and build is essential for a comfortable ride and enjoyable riding experience. Sometimes when taking photos of people in Oxford, I cringe at how bad the position looks. (The other thing which causes consternation is seeing how many people pedal with the balls of the feet rather than just below […]
Managing Our Time
One of the difficulties facing any cyclist is finding enough time to train, prepare and ride. In today’s hectic lifestyle it is pretty tough to devote 15 hours a week to cycling. Cycling can be a time intensive sport. In winter it can take a good 30 minutes to get all the winter clothes on, […]
Space Taken By Cars and Bikes
If I was a car this is how much space I would take You don’t have to look far to see people arguing over small bits of land. In city centre, especially, space is at a premium. Yet local road traffic policies often seek to encourage cars at the expense of bikes and pedestrians. I’m […]
3 Weeks off the Bike
It’s not me and it’s not snowing. But it felt as cold as this on returning to England after being in Malaysia (average 25 degrees C) After a lengthy period off the bike, it is always a great feeling to get back on the bike. Today, the weather was cold, damp and grey. I was […]
Cycling in Malaysia
I’m currently on holiday in Malaysia. I did not bring my bike nor have I hired one. I have done no exercise for the past two weeks. I was going to try and so some swimming but never got round to it. I am staying in the city of Kuching. Push bikes are a pretty […]
Cycling, Class and The Social Divide
Fortunately or unfortunately, I studied PPE (politics, philosophy, Economics) at university which involved a course in social history and class politics. I have always been fascinated by concepts of class, especially within the UK. For example in Cutteslowe, Oxford, the residents of a private road built a wall to divide themselves from the new ‘council […]
Oxford in Winter Photos
Santa and Cyclists Wrapping up against the cold 3 cyclists by Long Wall Street
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results from today
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Cycling uphill
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Cat & Fiddle hill climb 2013
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3 days rest works quite well
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Cycling in Oxford Photos
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Classic Time Trial Photos
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Best Puncture Proof Tyres
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Hill Climbs
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Cycling Rates by Country
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Lars: I don't see how forcing cars to spend more time i...
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Carlo: There is a messenger bag that's also a pannier ba...
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Graham Wilkinson: Thanks for the article. I have cycled for many...
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Laura: Agreed: slow down! Having fallen off my bike sever...
