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+1 to the loss of context and everything feeling a little bit large.
We've gone all Smashing Magazine, but I don't think our content is read in quite the same way as theirs.
The mobile site feels better to me, probably because with small screens there's always a slight loss of context - you just can't fit much into a small space.
Mebe there should be a greater distinction between small screen and large screen styles?
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No one's ever seen this guy and Superman in the same place, just saying.
Isn't that David Byrne?
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I just had a chainstay crimped by Matthew Sowter of Saffron Frameworks in Camberwell.
Nice guy, £35 repair, and I've no reason to suspect the work isn't sound.
Might be of use to someone in the future.
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...I'd steer clear of Swain's lane...
Actually, I'd go for 2000m (if not more) around Highate, if you're not easily bored, you don't mind company, and you're not put off by Swain's slightly cack reputation.
Optimal training strategy? Prolly not, but it seemed to help me.
If a tedious day looping in North London doesn't appeal, go somewhere on a train. There are plenty of cracking places to climb in the UK and many of them are very easy to get to. A whizz around the Dales would be both excellent practice and great fun.
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Okay, Plan B.
Pick a nice hill, and repeatedly cycle around it until you get up to a mountain's worth of meters.
Not very scientific (I also sell copper bracelets and snake wee), but if you can stomp through 2000m of stiff UK climb and not feel too bad, then you'll be okay on 2000m of comparatively steady mountain. This (unfortunately rather tedious) method comes with the advantage of knowing that you've previously hit whatever ascent you're aiming for on the day.
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Don't fret and just enjoy the mountains.
This is great.
Moderate fitness, bit of patience, lots of steady pedaling.
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Howdy,
Very recently were bought two orange Cycloc Solos.
However, while they would look dead snazzy on many a wall, upon inspection it was discovered that my house isn't really geared up for their brightly coloured urban stylee.
So these Cyclocs could be yours! They are effectively brand new, in mint condish and everything. In fact I'd try for a refund, but the packaging was destroyed by an overenthusiastic partner and her determination to separate bike and hallway floor, so that option's not a goer.
£45 each.
Collection from Forest Gate/ Stratford-ish, Old Street roundabout, or anywhere else that wouldn't be taking advantage of my good nature.
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It's been a wee while...
The view is from Kirkstone Pass, Cumbria.
The last time I was in the area I was half way along from Snowdon to Fort William. This time I'm on a family holiday with my wife, son, and a bunch of similar people combinations. Everything is soft play cafés, swing parks and small talk.
I've only been back on a bike for a month or so, after about 18 months of attempting the care of a small person. Time, fitness and motivation are thin on the ground ...but I thought I'd better take a bike on holiday all the same. It's been nice to be a literal five minutes away from such a solid climb (Kirkstone is something of a favourite). I've not been any further than up it and down it once or twice each day, but given the current sitch, that's done me fine.
I also had a first ever go on a mountain bike (at Grizedale), which I found fucking frightening but ultimately very rewarding. Mebe I'll get one, mebe not.
Hope all's well and that everyone's riding more than me,
Turrah.