• There has been a welcome burst of safer cycling coverage and campaigns of late. From British Cycling calling for greater mutual respect between [...]

  Driven to distraction by our roads

  February 4, 2012
• Am I middle class? Yes, probably (although I am still unsure about this whole class divide business). Am I middle-aged? Absolutely, no denying [...]

  Crisis? What crisis?

  August 11, 2010
• Another cool idea for a cycle challenge has wheeled into view. Rachel Burrows is organising the Headstrong Ride in Birmingham on May 9 on what [...]

  It pays to be headstrong

  April 8, 2010
• Look at my fab new t-shirt. It will make its official public debut – on me at least – on October 3 when I ride the 100km I’ve [...]

  Have t-shirt, will ride

  September 22, 2009

• Apparently a debate is raging about cyclists riding on pavements and causing a nuisance to pedestrians. I’ll admit that whatever [...]

  A little education goes a long way

  August 18, 2009
• With a little over a month to go before I take on the C2C Challenge, training is still going well. With both National Carers Week and National [...]

  Rain + Bike = fun?

  June 6, 2009
• So preparations are well under way for my assault on the C2C Challenge on July 11 and 12. I continue to be amazed and delighted with the generous [...]

  A little time goes a long way

  May 5, 2009
• The lighter, brighter mornings are bringing out more people at 6.30am. There are quite a few regulars, along with the usual collection of comedy [...]

  The 6.30am crowd

  April 27, 2009

• So, it is on. My registration for the C2C Challenge on July 11 and 12 has been confirmed. Just as well that I’ve upped my training this [...]

  Can you spare 10 minutes rather than £10?

  April 22, 2009
• I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my Easter. Time has been spent chilling with Rachel, enjoying a couple of short trips out, eating some tasty [...]

  Train to gain

  April 13, 2009