Blog
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Join us for coffee
Riding my bike or running are both activities that have generated many posts. Today riding home after a coffee and chat with Matt was one of them. We talked politics as we often do, and how we’d put the world to rights. To be honest this is normally a subject…
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Herne Hill Velodrome
I usually only head into London on a Friday to the company office. I prefer a country cafe, either alone or with the club. And of course Sunday it’s Tatsfield to meet Matt. Recently I watched a video interview: Matt Stephens The Cafe Ride for Sigma Sports. They rode to…
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The past - film photography
I was able to take my film camera with me on the last cycling holiday. I went for a few walks and used more lenses. It was two films and I had forgotten what was on the oldest one. Hence the title of this post. It isn’t refering to film…
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Evolution
In preparation for the many bikepacking trips to come in 2026 I am continuing to evolve the setup I use. This latest addition is downtube storage. The frame doesn’t offer much room for anything inside the main triangle without taking away space for water bottles. It will enable me to…
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A list isn’t just for Father Christmas
Coffee morning chat with a mate I meet most Sunday. He said he had many tasks he wanted to do, but often felt overwhelmed. The list in his head was too long, and kept expanding. I’ve become a list maker, not just as a way to remember what I need…