Category Archives: Cycling

With rain forecast for later in the day, there seemed to be a clear dry weather window in mid-morning, offering just enough time to complete a 13-mile circuit from the house, up to Rosewell, across to Roslin, then a fast … Continue reading →

As part of my plan to create a 50k off-road cycle route I’ve taken to call The Grand Trail, I knew of some local trails to the south, on the high ground above Newtongrange, leading from Camp Wood to the … Continue reading →

When you have been cycling for quite few years, you come across a few useful hints and tips that make all the difference to the success of your ride, sometimes making that crucial difference to whether you end up walking … Continue reading →

As well as the usual day-time rides, I’m a keen enthusiast of night rides and not just during the warmer summer months but throughout the year and on this page, I want to share a few thoughts and hints and … Continue reading →

As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, as the temperature drops and the leaves fall from the trees, many a cyclist will pack their bicycle away until the Spring, waiting until warmer days come again. Personally, I … Continue reading →

When I’m out cycling, and also kick scooting and walking, I like to be self-sufficient, carrying my own supplies such as lunch, brew kit and emergency rations. For me, one of the great pleasures when out riding is finding a … Continue reading →

The great thing about cycling is that you can simply jump on your bike and just ride away. It does not matter what clothing you are wearing at the time, be it the business suit you are wearing to work, … Continue reading →

When out riding a fat bike it is often the fat tyres that attract all the attention and comments. Usually about how heavy they look, how hard it must be to pedal and so on, occasionally just how stupid they … Continue reading →

As I write this page, I’ve been riding the Surly Pugsley on a number of beaches in the local area and also further afield. Mostly on the beaches of East Lothian but also as far down the coast as Lindisfarne, … Continue reading →