Tag Archives: cycling advocacy

Out for a cushy ride – half a world away

Posted on September 4, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

Spotted on Carlton Reid’s YouTube channel, Quickrelease.TV, this wonderful period piece from British Transport Films. Carlton is a top advocate and activist for cycling in the UK, and I thank him for preserving this remarkable work. If only it were … Continue reading →

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Why I ride

Posted on August 5, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

I was recently asked by a reader to write a piece about why I ride a bike. I thought about it quite hard, and it’s something I’ve not really considered too much before. The best answer I can give, I … Continue reading →

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The journey continues

Posted on May 1, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

I’ve just posted the following to my #30daysofbiking tumblr blog. I’m having so much fun recording a daily cycling journal, that I’ve decided to continue after taking a straw poll on twatter last night. I’m interested to know what readers … Continue reading →

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