More to come, but for now, I'll leave you with something I came across whilst trying to get inspiration for things to personalize my new bike with (any ideas - please send them to me!)
Awesome huh?
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Exciting times
So I am just on Day 2 of new job and it's incredible. Better than I imagined (which I thought would be impossible!) and it is all very exciting. I'm learning lots about bikes and cycling and feeling even more passionate and empowered about creating a cycling culture and getting more people to discover the joys of bikes and active travel.
More to come, but for now, I'll leave you with something I came across whilst trying to get inspiration for things to personalize my new bike with (any ideas - please send them to me!)
Awesome huh?
More to come, but for now, I'll leave you with something I came across whilst trying to get inspiration for things to personalize my new bike with (any ideas - please send them to me!)
Awesome huh?
Saturday, 28 January 2012
Un petit repos
Yesterday was my last day at my (now old) job. It was a sad day but mixed with feelings of excitement for starting my new job and future opportunities.
I also realised that I will be cutting out my train commute now and so won't be using the Brompton as much. Very sad times. It's nice to think I will be using my other bike, a Ridgeback Velocity, a bit more (and I have been giving it some TLC and attention in preparation!) but I will miss my commuter buddy, the Brompton.
I'm off on a 4 day break to Paris to stay with an old friend and give myself some down time. When I get back though I'm going to give the Brompton a good clean and research the best way to look after a bike that doesn't get used that much. Who knows though; I'm sure to find many moments to use my natty friend.
New beginnings are exciting. I can see my new job giving me more excuses/opportunities to blog more so watch this space!
Au revoir for now. À tout.
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Monday, 23 January 2012
Femininspiration
I'm just doing some research into a bike gift for starting my new job (I'll post later about this!) and I've just come across this great interview with model, Erin O'Connor. I had no idea she was into cycling (why would I?) but I always think it's nice to find inspirational figures who see the bike in its true glory and actively promote cycling. I have come across others and will try and post about them later.
Doesn't she look good as well!
Thursday, 12 January 2012
January Sales
January 2012 has given me lots to do so I feel like I have been pretty busy and unable to post as much as I would like to to this blog.
However, I have not been completely removed from my bikes and bike-related stuff. Last weekend I put aside time to sort out my poor Ridgeback bike which has been neglected with a flat tyre in the shed for some time now. I wanted to change its tyres so I knew that I had to learn a bit beforehand. I got this book for Christmas and after finding a few relevant pages to read, I knew what equipment I needed and what process to take to change the bike's tyres. It was great.
I then pedalled down to Edinburgh Bike Co-op where they had a mammoth (or 'Monster') sale on and bought myself quite a bit of gear. The best thing I bought in the sale was a 'Track Pump' - a pump which is free standing and only requires a few pumps to inflate your tyres. It's changed my life completely! As I say, it only takes a few pumps to get your tyres up to their best inflation and it's amazing what a difference it makes on the roads. Also, because it's very easy to use and I store it near the front door, I can top up my tyres a lot more frequently than I used to.
It's nice to have my bike gear collection increase too!
However, I have not been completely removed from my bikes and bike-related stuff. Last weekend I put aside time to sort out my poor Ridgeback bike which has been neglected with a flat tyre in the shed for some time now. I wanted to change its tyres so I knew that I had to learn a bit beforehand. I got this book for Christmas and after finding a few relevant pages to read, I knew what equipment I needed and what process to take to change the bike's tyres. It was great.
I then pedalled down to Edinburgh Bike Co-op where they had a mammoth (or 'Monster') sale on and bought myself quite a bit of gear. The best thing I bought in the sale was a 'Track Pump' - a pump which is free standing and only requires a few pumps to inflate your tyres. It's changed my life completely! As I say, it only takes a few pumps to get your tyres up to their best inflation and it's amazing what a difference it makes on the roads. Also, because it's very easy to use and I store it near the front door, I can top up my tyres a lot more frequently than I used to.
It's nice to have my bike gear collection increase too!
Sunday, 1 January 2012
Happy New Year!
I've been pretty distant from the online world this week but I just wanted to wish readers a Happy New Year! 2012 is going to be a great year.
Saturday, 24 December 2011
Happy Christmas! & Quote #2
Happy Christmas everyone! I hope you have a wonderful, peaceful Christmas.
I for one have headed to my childhood home in Bristol and will be busy seeing lots of family and friends over the next week. I have had to leave my bike(s) in Newcastle but will hopefully be able to borrow one here (I come from a cycling family so there is normally at least one spare bike lying around at home!).
I had some amazing news earlier on this week: I have been offered a job which will involve encouraging children, young people and families to cycle. It's perfect and I am absolutely over the moon about it, it feels like a dream. I look forward to being even more in the cycling world and having big opportunities to share the joy of cycling with others.
I was given a congratulatory card by some friends of mine with a fantastic quote on it. I shall leave you with that now:
"When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race." - H.G. Wells
I for one have headed to my childhood home in Bristol and will be busy seeing lots of family and friends over the next week. I have had to leave my bike(s) in Newcastle but will hopefully be able to borrow one here (I come from a cycling family so there is normally at least one spare bike lying around at home!).
I had some amazing news earlier on this week: I have been offered a job which will involve encouraging children, young people and families to cycle. It's perfect and I am absolutely over the moon about it, it feels like a dream. I look forward to being even more in the cycling world and having big opportunities to share the joy of cycling with others.
I was given a congratulatory card by some friends of mine with a fantastic quote on it. I shall leave you with that now:
"When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race." - H.G. Wells
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