A «Mountain Biker» Mellows…

Bristol. Often judged to be one of the best cities in the UK or Europe to live, and very often topping lists of places to be or visit if you’re a mountain biker. I used to be one of those, even attempting to make my mark on the subculture’s publishing scene at one point. But …

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Procrastination wins!

From our North-West Leicestershire Correspondent. Bank Holiday Monday. I originally intended to make an 0630 start and string together some more local tracks, however the alarm revealed heavy rain streaming down the windows, so it was Radio 4 until 0700 and then the 3 S's...     Downstairs I was greeted, not only by a …

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The Lost Vulpine Cap…

From our North-West Leicestershire correspondent. It's an inevitable consequence, it seems. As the years increase, the mileage decreases and the recovery period required between rides extends, however the pleasure remains constant and is even enhanced as challenges are achieved without mishap! Two things happened around my 70th birthday last year (apart from family celebrations and …

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