Found a cool looking ‘bike’ over on Kickstarter. Looks like a lot of fun. Take a look!
Archive for the ‘Cycling’ Category
Bike Security
Saturday June 23, 2012
57% of UK cyclists jump red lights?!
Monday May 14, 2012Lies, damn lies, and statistics about red light jumping
Do 57% of UK cyclists jump red lights? One motoring organisation claims so – on very flimsy evidence…
Full story over at the Guardian…
Bicycle Storage Ideas
Sunday January 8, 2012
Image from 'Apartment Therapy'
Looking for some ideas about how and where to store your bike, but you’re in a smaller house or apartment? Head over to Apartment Therapy and have a look at some of the methods they’ve found. Turn your bike into a wall-mounted masterpiece!
Link: Apartment Therapy
Early New Year’s Resolution?
Saturday December 3, 2011I’ve got a New Year’s resolution already: get out on the bikes more in 2012! This year has been VERY quiet on the cycling front for me and I feel very guilty that the bikes haven’t really been out much at all. This has to change next year.
Work and other things have limited my cycling this year, but I have to not let that happen in 2012.
I’m stating this resolution now so that I have a month to get it into my little head before January 1st and the resolution comes into force!
Help!: Spot Satellite Messenger
Sunday November 27, 2011
This is Spot. I found this little gadget online having received a (paper) catalogue from a shop I’ve recently bought from.
Spending a lot of my leisure time outside, either cycling, walking or taking photographs, this device appeals to me. It’s an emergency location and SOS device.
If you’re in the middle of nowhere and you’re injured, simply press the SOS button and your location (GPS) and SOS are sent via satellite to the GEOS rescue centre who coordinate your rescue with local emergency services. As it’s based on satellite communication, it will work even when you can’t get a mobile/cell signal on your phone!
It’s £144 on Amazon and there’s an annual fee, but can you really put a price on safety? I wish I’d had this when I cycled across the UK – it can even report your location so your friends and family can track your progress.
If you’re always outdoors or planning an epic cycle ride, consider getting one of these. It’s on my ‘wishlist’!
Spot: website
Dahon Puncture!
Saturday October 22, 2011
Took the Dahon out today as I was spending the morning out and didn’t want (or need) to take the car. The trusty bike was a great ride as always and the 3.5 mile round trip was very nice on a cold autumn morning.
Back home and the Dahon was placed in the hallway and left whilst I had a coffee. Shortly after, the rear tyre was completely flat and the bike leaning to one side. Hmm, a damn puncture. Will need to take a look at that, but not today…
