Tag Archives: UK

The Austerity Ride: 2 weeks and counting…

Posted on May 10, 2013 by IH

I hinted at this coming up in my last posting but I didn’t want to steal the thunder away from what is also a great and tough charity event. On the 24th May I set off to cycle the length … Continue reading →

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Tumble Up

Posted on April 25, 2013 by IH

On May-day Saturday I plan to return to Llanfoist near Abergavenny and take part in a charity cycling event called Tumble Up 4 Life to raise money for Cancer Research UK. The goal is to ride up The Blorenge aka … Continue reading →

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Spring-Sprung?

Posted on April 6, 2013 by IH

Well let’s all hope so, although I have a feeling it may be wet and cold a bit yet before it properly gets there. It was great to get out into some sunshine with no biting wind. Here’s a short … Continue reading →

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Milk Race

Posted on March 28, 2013 by IH

The Milk Race, 1993, Briton, Ben Luckwell (Team Raleigh Banana) steams to victory in Leicester at the end of a 165km stage in the English Midlands.

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A Wintry Munro: Ben Lomond

Posted on January 3, 2013 by IH

The most southern of the peaks over 3000ft catalogued by Sir Hugh Munro , Ben Lomond rises out of the east side of the tranquil and deep waters of the loch by the same name. A peak within easy access … Continue reading →

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Back in the Day

Posted on December 11, 2012 by IH

I found this print again the other day whilst having a rummage for something else. Given the current liking for digital effects filters such as Instagram and as of today, Twitter, offer and the superficial similarity with the way this … Continue reading →

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Flaming Cuts

Posted on December 5, 2012 by IH

On Monday 3rd December, in Cardiff, protesters from Disabled People Against Cuts spelled out their message for International Day of People with Disability on the pavement, in front of the statue of NHS founder, Aneurin Bevan. Protesters claim that Atos … Continue reading →

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Autumn in the Usk Valley

Posted on November 11, 2012 by IH

After I had taken the new site live to the world the other day I decided it was high time I went out for a ride on the bike. For those that don’t know me well, I’m more than just … Continue reading →

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