I’ll be honest. I get jealous writing about other peoples adventures. Especially ones like this. But I’ve really enjoyed playing my small part in the planning stages of the Elevation Challenge 2015. Ben Treasure and Erin Duffy plan to travel from the lowest to the highest point in Europe using human power alone. They aim to cycle 5000km across western Europe, Turkey, Georgia and into … [Read more...] about Elevation Challenge 2015
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Pimp My Brompton
OK, so I have not had my bike a week and i'm already messing with it. I'm keen to make what is a standard-ish model my own. Customize it a little i guess.Last night I added a Brooks saddle and handle grips. Leather wears with age and should mould to my hands and bum. No doubt it will after time.. after we all get 'broken in'. I had a mind to camouflage the frame but am having second … [Read more...] about Pimp My Brompton
Brompton S3L-X
I have a new bike. It's a Brompton S3L-X and so far I am chuffed to bits with it. I've had bikes for as long as I can remember. I remember my first proper bike. A Raleigh Budgie with stabilisers. After that a Raleigh Striker. Then BMX's before my Dad decided to take the family on a madcap european cycle ride and equipped me with a hand built tourer from Cresswell Cycles in … [Read more...] about Brompton S3L-X