I am writing this post for drivers. Specifically, I am writing this for you if you have ever been driving and been annoyed at a cyclist. Perhaps… Read more “Road positioning for Cyclists – three things drivers need to know”
Author: cycleandjam
Road positioning – a quick guide for Cyclists
Where should you position yourself when cycling on the road? There are two main positions you can adopt when cycling on a road. Primary position is when… Read more “Road positioning – a quick guide for Cyclists”
Navigating your way around cycling route planning apps
When anyone asks me which route planning app they should use for cycling, I am not able to give them quite the answer they are looking for.… Read more “Navigating your way around cycling route planning apps”
A guide to using Strava to find and use interesting routes
Strava is primarily designed to be an app to record your sporting activity- mostly cycling, running, or hiking, and sharing this between your friends. The sharing features… Read more “A guide to using Strava to find and use interesting routes”
A painstakingly good preserve: Strawberry Jam
I love Strawberry jam. Strawberries are a classic flavour of the British summer, and with their vibrant colour and their fresh juicy fragrance, and their heart shape… Read more “A painstakingly good preserve: Strawberry Jam”
8 Top Tips for Buying a Bike
1. What type of cycling do you want to do? There are a few different elements to this question to consider, all of which will help you… Read more “8 Top Tips for Buying a Bike”
What’s so amazing about the Velopark?
A question I often asked my husband. I would see his Strava activity showing a stint in the Velopark and I just didn’t get it. Why would… Read more “What’s so amazing about the Velopark?”
Locking up your bike
I was at home with a friend who was visiting with her 12 year old son. He wanted to visit Mobeens, a local take away renowned for,… Read more “Locking up your bike”
Berries and bikes ride
Having started a blog on my dual hobbies of cycling and jam, I suppose I was the natural choice of Ride Leader for this year’s Berries and… Read more “Berries and bikes ride”
Essential jam making equipment
Here is a list of the things you need to start making jam. I have a list of the bare essentials, and a list of a few… Read more “Essential jam making equipment”
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