Show and tell

by simonnurse

Blimey I’m tired today. Got back from the London bike show just after 10pm last night. We were quite lucky really – it was a very speedy get away thanks to slick handling… Read More →

Polo, soul and rubber chickens.

by simonnurse

I’m not sure work has ever been this much fun. Sure, the day job has its moments. Oiling the production cogs is rewarding. Formulating IT strategy is stimulating. Problem solving is gratifying (if… Read More →

It’s all in the balance.

by simonnurse

I remember vividly my first bike. It was a Raleigh Budgie (pictured). I loved it. Blue and shiny, with the hipster appeal of the Raleigh chopper (albeit on a much smaller scale). I… Read More →

2011: Our year in words and pictures

by simonnurse

2012 eh? That date sounds fabulously futuristic (to me, at least). Bladerunner, the dystopian world of Deckard and flying cars was set in 2019. That’s 7 years away. I’m battling with the concept… Read More →

The Huffy radio bike

by simonnurse

During some internet meanderings I recently chanced across this image. What a beautiful object. It scream’s 50s Americana at you; Buicks, B-movies and red-chequered leather seats at road-side diners. I bet their young… Read More →

Where function and artistry meet

by simonnurse

There is no way that I can do Paris Brest Paris on one of my current bikes. No way. You see, cycling is all about making the correct decisions. Should I wear a… Read More →

For no other reason……

by simonnurse

Wooden handle grips. Why? WHY? I’ll tell you why; they’re beautiful. They are heart warming. They satisfy your soul. No vehicle comes even marginally close to the bicycle for being a visible expression… Read More →

The little things

by simonnurse

It’s the little things that make you smile. The little touches that restore faith in humanity and put a spring in your pedal stroke. Last night accompanied by a couple of mates and… Read More →

Poetry in motion

by simonnurse

Oh please….come to papa. Don’t ask me why, but I find these pedals insanely beautiful. It could be because they are detailed. It could be because they have gorgeous tan leather toe straps.… Read More →

Redesigning the city (for people like you and me).

by simonnurse

Oh you smart, smart cookies. Those bright chaps and chappesses have been at it @copehnagenize again. This time turning their minds to some nifty innovations that whilst pretty small in the grand scheme… Read More →