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Monthly Archives: March 2016
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough?
The air brushing my face, the sensation of my heartbeat thumping against my ribcage whilst my leg muscles start to burn as though they are on fire can only mean one thing. I am trying to climb a hill. On … Continue reading
Posted in Diet - What to eat and When to eat it, Mountain Biking
Tagged 29ers, cycling, Fat Wheels, MTB, Newbie, Shropshire, Stans Cycles, Trek
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A Moulton amongst Bromptons on New Years Day 01 01 06
The embers of the fireworks had turned to ash. Gone were the ooohs and aaaaahs under the etchesketch firework illuminations and the celebrations of Goodbye 2015, Hello 2016. Not just another day but a brand new year. Old Father time … Continue reading
Posted in Diet - What to eat and When to eat it, London Brompton Club
Tagged Brompton, cycling, London, Moulton, Richmond
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Lumiere London on a Brompton 18 01 16
Out into the cold air that seemed to become colder with every pedal my Brompton took me eastwards. Under crystal clear skies, warm December had been replaced by cold January. Pushing each foot down faster and faster, enough heat … Continue reading
Posted in Diet - What to eat and When to eat it, London Brompton Club
Tagged Brompton, cycling, London, London Lumiere, TFL
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Replacing Fatness with Fitness 29 01 16
The sound of my heartbeat grew louder and louder. My legs began to burn and burn. Pushing the pedals harder and harder, counting out loud in a slightly wheezy whisper one-two-three-four-five-six-seven –a quick look at the timer as it showed … Continue reading
Posted in Diet - What to eat and When to eat it
Tagged calories, cycling, Diabetes, Diet, exercise, I Quit Sugar, overweight, Queen of the Mountain, Sarah Wilson, Sugar
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River Views from a Brompton (and a Moulton) 3rd February 2016
The raindrops had stopped falling, dark grey skies above seemed to change to a lighter shade last seen in an Excel spreadsheet and the sun started to shine through a gap in the clouds. In Trafalgar Square, just below The … Continue reading
Life is Sweet yet Sugar Free on Two Wheels 09 02 16
Head down, deep in concentration struggling with my homework, a smile would appear on my face at the sound of the Kenwood Chef being used in the kitchen. This was the sign that my mother was creating something spectacular from … Continue reading
Posted in Diet - What to eat and When to eat it
Tagged Addiction, Cheese, Diet, exercise, Fitness, Full Fat, Health, I Quit Sugar, La Fromagerie
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Shows and Museums – Bicyclewise 12 02 16
Silently and majestically the most magnificent display of bicycles contrasted against the bright white walls. Cargo bikes, record-winning bikes, wooden bikes, small wheeled and big wheeled bikes had us all in a slightly stunned silence. Number of bikes already owned … Continue reading
A Sunny Sunday London Ride 14 02 16
The words (the) Three Degrees instantly found me singing “When Will I See You Again?” as memories that varied from duets (somewhat out of tune) during long car journeys, leaving supper parties at 3am, to dancing through the night in clubs … Continue reading
Sunshine on Small Wheels 19 02 16
The clatter of the letterbox drew me to the front door. On the mat sat an envelope with the familiar handwriting belonging to a friend in Australia who tried to introduce me, albeit unsuccessfully, to cycling several years ago. Inside, … Continue reading
Posted in Diet - What to eat and When to eat it, London Brompton Club
Tagged Berghaus, Brompton, Brora, Castelli, cycling, Gore, Herne Hill, Pro Viz, Track
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