Into the valley of the proles…

I am a Free Man on Sunday, but it is on Friday when I make good my escape.  Semi-retirement sees me semi-unretired on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in a windowless, Windows driven, air-con’d and strip light lit awfulness in the Flatlands of Eastern England. Rides, mostly in to the circle of white light cast on …

A perfect day…

About a month or so ago I sent a letter. Wanting nothing in return it was sent with one purpose, to say thank you! It was sent to David Warner. The man responsible for bringing the world of one Charlie Chadwick to life ( please see previous post - Pot of gold... ) Charlie’s diaries ( 4 …

More rainy day viewing…

Introducing the wonderful Patrick Plaine... Very sadly killed a few years after this film was made, doing what he loved, riding his bike. Enjoy!

Rainy day viewing…

I stumbled upon these little gems this morning! Well worth a few minutes of your time.  There are actually 4 parts to this BBC Scotland documentary, but unfortunately I could only find the first 2. If I manage to locate the rest of it I shall update this post. Filmed in 1971 it follows 'mechanised …

Fun-sized McEpicness – ScO 24…

I'm still a newbie when it comes to bikepacking – let’s make that clear from the outset! Several group adventures yes, but solo? I have just the one outing so far and that regressed rapidly from being ‘slightly-too-wild’ to sneaking onto a desolate campsite with a portaloo. A story for another day perhaps. Hence another …

Flaps…

It gives me great pleasure to announce... That the official #grassupthemiddle mud flaps are go! They come pre drilled, with all fittings included. The print is double sided, so you can fly the club flag from any angle. A two week pre order window, until the 14th of October is now open via the lovely …