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British cycling - will we triumph at the Olympics?

11:29am Monday 28th March 2011

As a nation we are pretty good at cycling and we have had enormous success on the track; over the past few years we have dominated track cycling and people have started to expect us to come away from every event dripping in gold.

Am I missing something?

10:55am Monday 21st March 2011

This week I am going back over old ground again, which I do try not to do, but in this case I think it's worth it. I am pondering the old question - What happens to people when they get behind the wheel of a car?

Bournemouth Cycling Centre

1:17pm Monday 14th March 2011

Did you know there's a new cycling facility that's nearly complete at Slades Farm? It's pretty difficult to miss as there's been plenty of news coverage.

A voice for the cyclist

2:27pm Monday 7th March 2011

Last week I attended the Bournemouth Cycling Forum, this is a group that represents the voice of cyclists in the Bournemouth area and tries to influence and improve road schemes and cycling issues in general.

Critical Mass

11:47am Thursday 3rd March 2011

It's a very short blog from me this week and I just want to mention one horrifying incident that has taken place.

Ten Things I Hate About Cycling!

10:23am Wednesday 23rd February 2011

You get lots of time to think when you're riding a bike. The exercise and release of endorphins clears the mind and it's amazing what sort of things can pop into your head.

Another week on two wheels

12:32pm Monday 14th February 2011

Last week's blog was back to "normal", I made some comments about cycle lanes and there were lots of comments.

Thoughts about cycle lanes

11:03am Monday 7th February 2011

I have written about cycle lanes before, but it's a subject worth revisiting from time to time as there is generally a lot of discussion, some of which is often opinion thinly disguised as fact.

The history and future of the bicycle

12:31pm Monday 31st January 2011

I watched a documentary last night about a journalist called Robb Penn. He was building his dream bike and travelled to different parts of the World to source the right frame, wheels, components etc to build this machine.

When will this winter end?

10:15am Monday 24th January 2011

When will it end? Winter that is! Every year at about this time I start to get fed up with winter riding; having to layer up with clothes, ensure that lights are fully charged and working, pull on winter boots and gloves.

Lots to feel positive about

1:55pm Monday 17th January 2011

Apparently this is the most depressing Monday of the year, but I am feeling quite upbeat!

It's not about the bike!

12:57pm Monday 10th January 2011

This week my cycling blog is about driving. Yes, you did read that correctly I am mainly going to be writing about driving, but it's not a rant about bad drivers.