Surprisingly for us we had a fairly quiet schedule at the weekend (apart from the usual kids taxi runs to athletics, ballet and swimming lessons… oh and a sleep over for one of the youngest boy’s friends). This meant that we could tackle some of those important jobs that you struggle to find time for.…
I’ve not posted for a while as it was our Easter holidays, so the commute took a well earned break. We headed up to the Isle of Lewis in the Western Isles of Scotland to spend some time with family. At this time of year the weather can do anything, so we were incredibly well…
Making your way towards a target can be a really good motivational tool. When first starting out on a new pursuit there is usually lots of excitement and encouragement as you start to see progress. This initial excitement keeps you going and it can seem easy to find motivation. Cycle commuting is a bit like…
Rust can be a death sentence to a bike. If left untreated it can destroy your components, eat away at your wheels and in the worst case render a frame useless. I’ve seen my bikes afflicted to various degrees over the years and was reminded of it last week when changing the cranks on my…
