Making sense

by simonnurse

Standing astride my bike and looking across the Bristol Channel last night, I was reminded of what cycling – for me at least – is all about. It’s not about the bling and… Read More →

Reason to cycle #15 – Sun dappled cycle lanes

by simonnurse

Is there anything more relaxing than an empty, sun-dappled cycle lane? Cruise slowly, see more. Cardiff city centre More in the series: Reasons to cycle #1 – Commuting, Reasons to cycle #2 - Views, Reasons to cycle… Read More →

Aqua Angle cycle art

by simonnurse

Nice work from Linda Appleart. Linda’s work can be seen and bought here.

Island in the sky

by simonnurse

Island in the Sky from Christoph Malin on Vimeo. ‘Island in the sky’ Stunning imagery of La Palma filmed by bike guide and hiker, Christoph Malin. If this doesn’t make you want to… Read More →

Riding through Valhalla

by simonnurse

I started up the side of the mountain. Road gave way to path, ride gave way to run. The bike was hoisted onto shoulder.  I could feel the  wind slowly picking up, gathering… Read More →

Keeping connected

by simonnurse

There was a time before mobiles. A time of being incommunicado. Catching up with people on return. Forgetting the milk with no reminders. That time is long past. I spotted these commuters at… Read More →

Less fun more riding

by simonnurse

Less fun more riding daddy. <pause> eh? Less fun more riding daddy. You’re talking too much. I wasn’t prepared for this exchange and it brought a grin, a mile wide. Less fun? More… Read More →

Train window abstract

by simonnurse

On my travels. Heading East to London. The window frame takes on a neon aura.

Al Fritz creator of the Sting-Ray passes away

by simonnurse

I was saddened to read that Al Fritz, former Director of Research and Development at Shwinn has passed away, aged 88. Al was the creative force behind the Sting Ray, one of the most iconic… Read More →

Reasons to cycle #14 – Camaraderie

by simonnurse

  Matt Beckett of Cardiff JIF acknowledges team-mates at today’s George Greaves memorial race. Abergavaenny, Gwent. More in the series: Reasons to cycle #1 – Commuting, Reasons to cycle #2 - Views, Reasons to cycle #3 - Early morning re-animation, Reasons… Read More →