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Blithe Bicyclist . . .: Hols@Home: Ferry Ride
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Blithe Bicyclist . . . Wednesday, August 8. Normally, when I cross the river I cycle over using one of 3 bridges, the Graham Farmer, the Causeway or the Narrows. However, in holiday mode, I decided to do something I haven't done since childhood and take the ferry. It was free, as I'd already paid for a train ticket. (The bike is transported for free anyway, the same as on the trains.). The Surly looked as though it was travelling first class, having the whole of the 4-bay bike area to itself. The little ...
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Blithe Bicyclist . . .: February 2012
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Blithe Bicyclist . . . Wednesday, February 15. Heathcliffe, it's me I'm . . . Oops! The bitumen and I have regular close shaves and so I'm constantly amazed that it's been over three decades since we've actually made first-hand contact. The run of good luck ended abruptly on Friday night, under cover of darkness (I'm grateful for small mercies). Not wishing to build tension to a point of anticlimax the sum total of injuries amounted to a bruised knee, a sore hip, a squashed boob and a battered ego. Comme...
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Blithe Bicyclist . . .: Hols@Home: Say Cheese!
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Blithe Bicyclist . . . Wednesday, September 5. The day was seriously threatening rain the whole time, but, the cycling gods were kind and I had my own personal pocket of sunshine for the whole trip, which didn't stop the occasional nervous glance over my shoulder. After a small amount of rain areas of farmland along the bikepath were quite swampy . . . guess what terrain the new 'burbs are built on? Along the way I stopped and purchased a bucket of sweet mandarins from a small orchard for the princely su...
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Blithe Bicyclist . . .: September 2011
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Blithe Bicyclist . . . Tuesday, September 20. I could say that I love Jean Pierre Sancho. Because of their delivery bike. Which is true. I could say it's my favourite patisserie because the seats are large and well upholstered (like the bottoms of regular clients). Which is also true. Friday, September 16. Dahon's Maiden Bus Trip. By taking the Dahon and, therefore, the rail replacement bus I am knocking 100kms of cycling off the tally of physical activity for the 40hrs . . . and it feels fan...I had my ...
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Blithe Bicyclist . . .: December 2011
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Blithe Bicyclist . . . Tuesday, December 20. The End of the 'No-Mow' Experiment. Whilst leaving it unattended at the shops, it's easy to lock to the bike through the frame. I find for use in the 'burbs a 2-wheeled trailer is incredibly stable. It almost feels like I've put trainer wheels back on the bike! The Surly, as always, purrs like a kitten the second it has a load, settling quietly to work and allowing me to forget that I'm even pulling a trailer . . . and therein lies the rub. Friday, December 16.
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Blithe Bicyclist . . .: Hols@Home: City Farm Market
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Blithe Bicyclist . . . Monday, August 13. Hols@Home: City Farm Market. A sunny winter's day, the need of a pootle and a sudden hankering for kale with mushrooms (cooked with tamari, sesame oil, garlic and chilli) could only point to one thing. A trip to City Farm's Organic Market:. What lovely photos of food. My DH makes all our bread so I am really lucky. Wish we had winter weather s nice as yours. Id be happy if the summer weather was as good! August 13, 2012 at 1:28 AM. August 13, 2012 at 1:39 AM.
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Blithe Bicyclist . . .: July 2012
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Blithe Bicyclist . . . Tuesday, July 31. Hols@Home: Water, Water Everywhere! However, having revised the budget, it appears kennel boarding fees are out of the question, so, for the next few weeks, I am holidaying at home. I've dusted off the metropolitan bike maps, replaced the Surly's brake pads and, thoughts of Geraldton being put firmly out of my mind, I'm going to have some local, cycling fun. After all, a holiday is a holiday. Yay! Monday, July 23. In Search of El Cheapo. Friday, July 20. I've upgr...
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Blithe Bicyclist . . .: May 2012
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Blithe Bicyclist . . . Sunday, May 27. The War Memorial honoring fallen railway workers rightly takes pride of place. Semi-industrial was quickly swapped for semi-rural as I started through the leafy foothills. Then, inevitably, there was Marriott Street. Don't get me wrong, it's perfectly easy to cycle up even when lazy legs are pedalling a steel frame (although, when fully-loaded for a camping trip it can make your cheeks a bit pink). It's more the idea. The ride home from Darlington reminds me of a sk...
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Blithe Bicyclist . . .: Spring has Sprung: Araleun Botanical Gardens
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Blithe Bicyclist . . . Monday, September 24. Spring has Sprung: Araleun Botanical Gardens. Glancing at 'Wind in the Willows' the day before, when I should have been dusting the bookcase, Mole's wanderlust proved infectious. I wanted some SPRING! I'm freezing I can be a little spiteful. Ah, I know spring fever when I see it. Those tulips are gorgeous! So glad you got out early; I have trouble with pre-coffee starts, but admire those who can do it. September 24, 2012 at 8:37 PM. Always coming up with inven...
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Blithe Bicyclist . . .: October 2011
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Blithe Bicyclist . . . Tuesday, October 18. Carradice 'Super C' Front Panniers. I've recently purchased Carradice 'Super C' Front Panniers. Has put up with everything I've thrown at it, from heavily-laden touring to one-sided shopping, without the slightest grumble. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Carradice Super C Front Panniers. Posts About . . . Long Term Review: the Bike Friday Haul-a-Day Takes to the Hills. Noteworthy Improvements to the South Burlington Bike Path. The Newcastle 2016 Vintage Tweed Ride :.
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