A group of green laners, rough stuffers and folk of a relaxed persuasion based in Manchester
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 …
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 …
"a country lane is a narrow road in the countryside" "the term lane is used to describe a narrow road with little or no vehicular traffic" "a green lane is unsurfaced, and may be so infrequently used that there is no wearing of the surface as to allow vegetation to exist" …
The joy of riding after dark. Whilst the quantity of evening rides Steve & I have enjoyed this summer have been relatively few, the quality has been top notch. It can be difficult to summon the energy to head back out on the bike on a Friday night after a week at work, especially if the …
Adventure in the Outer Hebrides. My dark cloud came in the form of permanent atrial fibrillation, a debilitating heart problem, which leaves you with not much in the tank where exercise is concerned. My silver lining was my wife, and her agreeing to join me on a gentle cycle tour in the Outer Hebrides. Up …
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 …
An Obituary. A few words on a short lived love affair (sorry Nick) In my life I have an overwhelming amount of errands to run, cafes and restaurants to eat at and pubs to visit. This sort of outrageous lifestyle requires a bicycle which one does not need to be too precious about, a bike …
Sunday breakfast run. Most Sunday rides are already well organised with a known meeting place and time but given how this years Summer is panning out there was a vagueness and non committal feel in the air, one of us would crack sooner or later and send out the message, tonight it was my …
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