These days I don’t actually get in to the office all that often, so I really need to make a conscious effort in the act of remembering what to bring with me on the cycle commute. It used to be second nature and I would gather all my things with barely a thought given. Now…
Happiness is: Cycle Commuting The blog has been very quiet for the past while (18 months since the last post!). I am glad to announce that I’m alive and well and still riding my bike as much as possible! My office is still in the same place although the need to attend in person does not…
It’s always fun finding out when the first frost of the year will appear. There is something magical and beautiful about the ice (although also a bit scary when riding). In 2021 the first time I spotted any frost on my morning ride was 6th October. I think my fingers noticed it before my eyes!…
Wow, I just realised a year has passed since I last posted on this page! I am still Cycle Commuting (sort of) so here’s a recent photograph as evidence. Bathgate Sunrise Covid-19 has changed the world in this time and my daily routine is now nothing like it used to be. Like many people my…
Commuting has continued but it’s now taken on a new form – “Covid Commuting“. It’s been so long since my last blog entry I almost forgot how to use the publishing tools! I’ve also found it difficult to find the motivation to post, but finally managed to get around to it. It’s funny how one’s motivations…
Does anyone feel a bit down through January? It can be a hard month for people, cyclists and non-cyclists alike. The short hours of daylight, the low temperature and the miserable weather (wind/rain/snow) all add up. Holidays are over and the excitement of Christmas and New Year is but a memory. Not to mention the…
Bike Commute Savings: As well as giving me enjoyment and keeping me fit, the cycle commute also helps to save me money over the long term. For the previous year I have kept track of all my spending on the bikes and bike related purchases. If you have seen my How Much? page you will…
Commutes complete!… At least for this year… As ever, the year of 2019 has absolutely flown in. I think it’s a sign of growing old when each passing year seems to accelerate even quicker than the previous one. However, it’s still great to stop and take stock of what has been achieved. When I started…
Remember those long summer days? The clear skies, warm air and happy miles in the saddle? It seems like such a long time ago and I’m actually struggling to do so myself. Winter seems to have come with a bang and all the associated trials are mounting up. Even a seasoned year round commuter will…