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Bike Blog 10-01-25

Posted on 10/01/2025 by Gary

Now that the Brompton C Line Urban has arrived, aka Mr Bumble, it’s time to start the conversion to single speed. But before we begin, I’ve decided upon a slight change to the setup described in previous bike blog posts. … Continue reading →

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Bike Blog 07-01-25

Posted on 07/01/2025 by Gary

One question that readers have asked is why did I choose the Brompton C Line Urban model for conversion to single speed and why not go for the cheaper A Line or the even the vastly more expensive T Line … Continue reading →

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Turf Blog 05-01-25

Posted on 05/01/2025 by Gary

The Lothian Buses No 31 Bonnyrigg – Eastcraigs, would take me from nearby zone Brixwold in Bonnyrigg all the way to zone Bughtlinside in Edinburgh, but I jumped off early, at bus stop Western Corner (E) on Corstorphine Road, which … Continue reading →

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Turf Blog 04-01-25

Posted on 03/01/2025 by Gary

The Laws of Turf can often be frustrating, and Sod’s Law of Turf in particular can be very frustrating. Let me give you an example. I’ve been trying to find opportunity to take a turfer unique in Edinburgh. The turfer … Continue reading →

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Bike Blog 03-01-25

Posted on 03/01/2025 by Gary

You get some funny looks when you tell people that you are converting your bicycle to single speed. You even funnier looks when you tell people you are converting your Brompton to single speed. What, you ride a Brompton? Why … Continue reading →

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Bike Blog 02-01-25

Posted on 02/01/2025 by Gary

I must say I find myself quite excited about my two Brompton purchases. Firstly, with the C Line Explore, aka Mr Orange, and it’s 6-speed gears, which seems to be in demand from a couple of other turfers who play … Continue reading →

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Turf Blog 31-12-24

Posted on 31/12/2024 by Gary

Regular visitors to Planet Gary may have noticed a change in the content of the blogs posted recently, with a number of blogs solely about bikes appearing amongst the more usual turf blogs. And not a single mention about turf … Continue reading →

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Turf Blogs 2024

Posted on 31/12/2024 by Gary

Here in the Turf Blog section of Planet Gary, I want to share some of my turfing adventures, taking you with me while I’m out exploring town and country in search of turf zones, for points, for medals and simply … Continue reading →

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Bike Blog 30-12-24

Posted on 30/12/2024 by Gary

Good news! After some considerable effort to get my credit card to actually authorise the purchase, I’ve placed an order for a new Brompton C Line Urban 2-speed, direct from Brompton as they seem to be as hard to find … Continue reading →

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Bike Blog 28-12-24

Posted on 28/12/2024 by Gary

Riding round the City of Edinburgh yesterday on Mr Orange, my trusty C Line Explore and I must admit I thoroughly enjoyed myself. And I did not change gear the entire three-hour session, even managing to climb all the way … Continue reading →

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