I found these gems in a book of Suffolk Humour published in 1976. We were having lunch at The Steamboat Tavern, which is full of all sorts of interesting bits and bobs like this. One of the aspects of this book that really intrigued … [Read more...] about Suffolk cycling humour
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Velocipedia – Extreme Cycle Art
If Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972) had drawn bikes I’m sure they would look something like this guy’s Gianluca Gimini. (Above: The five physical bikes built by Fikas Bikes of Australia for the exhibition) Gianluca … [Read more...] about Velocipedia – Extreme Cycle Art
Clip-in, Strap-on
As that well known saying goes: once you go clipless, you can't go back ... less. Being clipped into a bike gives the the rider many benefits, including a feeling of more control and connectedness to the bike, and efficiency when going up hills. … [Read more...] about Clip-in, Strap-on
Mounting Ventoux, fuelled by pies and ale
This coming Sunday (27/07/14) those who will be mourning the end of the Tour de France but finding themselves at a loose end in France could do worse than heading to Le Mont Ventoux. The sight that will greet them will not be the wire-thin frames of … [Read more...] about Mounting Ventoux, fuelled by pies and ale
Dunwich Dynamo, portrait of a serial nutter
Tonight at around 8pm I will leave Hackney on my bicycle, joining me will be an estimated 3000 other cyclists. We're heading for Dunwich in Suffolk, we'll probably get there between 5 am and 11 am. But why? Dunwich Dynamo - phwaaaat? The … [Read more...] about Dunwich Dynamo, portrait of a serial nutter
Frog Bikes Survey Shows Parents Tend to Opt for In-Home Bike Maintenance
Earlier this week, bikeradar.com reported on a survey performed by youth bike maker Frog Bikes, which showed that most parents do not take the time to have professional mechanics perform safety checks on their children’s bicycles. The survey of over … [Read more...] about Frog Bikes Survey Shows Parents Tend to Opt for In-Home Bike Maintenance