A group of green laners, rough stuffers and folk of a relaxed persuasion based in Manchester
From one of our New Zealand correspondents. Wednesday. The prospect of some heavy rain for Thursday with a whiff of snow passing up the country provides the impetus for this evening's ride. Not needing to get to town after work gave me a chance for an earlier departure than normal. Batteries charged, water bottle filled plus …
From one of our New Zealand correspondents. Friday's end of work meeting was over a little later than usual. The 20 minute drive from the Waihopai Valley back into town gives me a chance to digest a little of the days happenings and unwind with the radio playing a piece of Faure and Bartok finshing …
Another July morning where the weather suggests calendars may not be open at the correct page. Today's ride can wait for the afternoon’s forecast to deliver on its promises. Putting the world to rights, discussing bikes, drinking convenience coffee, bikes, looking outside, bikes, etc. The usual discourse between grounded cyclists. Bin store chores on the …
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Not quite the way I remember it, but that? That's the battle going on inside my head. On the one side, the voice reminding me of my love of riding bikes. On the other side, a louder voice telling me I can't. Some days I really struggle to get out there and turn the pedals, …
With some time on my hands, and the looming prospect of a few weeks back in an office, I decided to take myself on a last minute Lakes mini-tour. I floated the idea with the rest of Team Mug Dangler, but ultimately this was to be a solo adventure. I like youth hostels a …
Do it in style! Two thirds of the way to our chosen breakfast stop this morning and Dean rolls to a stop with a front wheel flat. The culprit? Steve's second #grassupthemiddlecc pin badge, his first having been lost on its debut outing! It turns out that Steve is a liability with such things. After …
Grass up the middle CC 