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Author Archives: Alec'n'Val
Winter cycle tyres
It’s possible to buy studded or spiked bike tyres for good grip on ice but with an open tread that dumps the snow. Not always in stock, so worth ordering them up now (especially if you want a less common … Continue reading
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Toboggan time
It’s slippery slope on sledges time, so we’ve put together a quick guide for buyers and some price comparisons. Wheeeeeeeee.
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Northwich’s new foot/cycle bridge open
The new Riversdale Swing Bridge in Northwich, replacing the former structure that was lost six years ago, is now open to walkers and cyclists. The new bridge and improved links for walkers/cyclists, was paid for by £50 million of lottery … Continue reading
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Famous people on bikes – the Beatles
Thanks to Carlton Reid for spotting this excerpt from the film ‘Help’.
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Sleeping bag – choice and price
Sleeping bag choice is not so simple, so check our buying guide to help you choose and compare prices. The cheapest might not be the best on a cold night, so spend a few minutes reading our tips for toasty … Continue reading
Posted in Camping
Tagged buyer guide, buying guide, Camping, price comparison, sleeping bags
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Bikeability will continue for a while
So, Bikeability will last for the life of the parliament (does that mean until the next general election?), and Cycling England duties will continue until April 2011, before being absorbed into a broader transport organisation. Meanwhile, the government will throw … Continue reading
Cycling England and Bikeability under threat
Contact your MP if you want to add your voice to the many anxious to keep the Bikeability scheme for training children to cycle, and Cycling England’s other valuable work to get more people fit and healthy by cycling. There’s … Continue reading
Flowery cycle racks
What’s not to like about this bike rack – much more attractive than the usual toast racks so they’d look good in a garden as well as outside the shops. They’re called Plant Locks and are available in red or … Continue reading
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More regular cyclists to school
Sustrans has just announced that, last week, leading up to Team Green Britain Bike Week, over half the youngsters (127) at Belvidere Primary School, Shrewsbury, cycled to school every day. The school’s head teacher also made his 30 mile commute … Continue reading
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