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Author Archives: Alec'n'Val
2nd April deadline for comments on draft strategies for Cheshire East towns
Phew, we’ve just both finished commenting on the draft strategy for Congleton from now to 2030. There’s a questionnaire online, but we ignored the yes/no answers (too black and white, and did not always address the items we felt were … Continue reading
Recycle your phone, feel good, and pocket some cash
Large-scale recycling efforts aimed at the general public sometimes struggle to succeed, simply due to lack of information. Many people don’t know how easy it is to recycle items once they’ve finished with them, or don’t understand the importance of … Continue reading
Extreme winter cycling
Have you seen Helen Skelton (BBC Blue Peter presenter) cycling in the Antartic? Hope it doesn’t get quite this cold in the next few days here in the UK! Look 1min 10sec in to a news video about her Polar … Continue reading
Time for winter cycle tyres
See what’s available for safer cycling on snow or ice at our online shop.
Cyclists ‘urged to be insured’
The Association of British Insurers says cyclists should insure against accidents caused by themselves or uninsured drivers. Fortunately, personal injury, third party and liability insurance are available to members of the major cycling organisations, and also as stand-alone cover or … Continue reading
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Ullapool and Beyond by Bike or on Foot
In July we travelled to Ullapool by train and bus with our backpacks, ready to walk the local hills and do some sightseeing. There are numerous bus+walk combos, but some are difficult to discover until already there. The local tourist … Continue reading
Formula 1 Alonso on his bike to keep fit
Didn’t realise F1 drivers were into cycling, but apparently Fernando Alonso is. Robin Scott-Elliot’s 23rd July 2011 feature in the Independent quotes Alonso: “I love cycling. I am really passionate about it, so training with the professionals is a real … Continue reading
Cheshire West & Chester is pothole-filling ace
Potholes are hazardous, posing risk to life and limb for cyclists and motorcyclists, so well done Cheshire West & Chester for winning the 2011 award for best response to the online pothole reporting hotline. In fact they received 47 reports … Continue reading
Texting Times
When did you last see a teenager not holding/checking/using their mobile phone? How will they control this nervous tic once they become drivers? It doesn’t bode well for any of us, on the pavement or the road. So far we’ve … Continue reading
Petition for bees – urgent!
Bees are essential for around a third of our food production, but bee populations are plummeting worldwide. The finger is now being pointed at a relatively new pesticide. This is highly toxic to bees in tiny amounts, so even a … Continue reading
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