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  1. Leave people better

    I’ve been reading How to Win Friends and Influence People - in the digital age.  My first thought was how long ago the original was published - 1936.  The second was that it wasn’t a salesperson’s book with advice on using subterfuge to influence people into believing a sales pitch.…


  2. Cafes

    My previous post was about coffee, a big part of cycling culture. Just as important is where you drink it. There are a few criteria I use to rate a cafe or restaurant: Do they charge extra for non cows milk? Do they have a secure place for bikes? How…


  3. Coffee

    I’ll start this post with a confession; until a few years ago I rarely drank coffee. I think most likely because when I did it was the instant variety. Some of it does taste okay, it just didn’t appeal enough to partake often. The cafes I frequented provided the same.…


  4. Exploring

    Regular readers will know I’ve had a busy year. Wales, Scotland and Essex have been explored on two wheels. The Peak district at sunrise was a memorable time. Chatting to new people has been a bonus. It’s all because of my bikes. I think you appreciate your surroundings more from…


  5. Walking backwards

    Some Native American traditions describe life as “walking backwards.” The idea is that the past is in front of us because we can see it — we know what has already happened. We can’t see the future so that must be behind us. Turning that around because it means something…


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