Solutions to problems. Guerilla tactics.

by simonnurse

Not Gorilla tactics. Guerilla tactics. Taking the fight to the streets. To the parks. To the dustbins. Way too much of our time is devoted to servility and it’s a breath of fresh… Read More →

Joined up thinking – Parker’s cycling map

by simonnurse

I’m very impressed with this map. The brain child of Simon Parker, a fomer student and mini-cab driver, the London cycling map attempts to do for cycling what the London underground map does… Read More →

Spray it with flowers

by simonnurse

Scott’s bike (‘When Louis met Scott’ post below) has provoked quite different reactions. Beauty of course, is always in the eye of the beholder and a finished bike as deliberate, targeted and extreme… Read More →

We’ll be back!

by simonnurse

I’m not one to grossly over exaggerate claims, so you won’t be surprised to hear that I’ve been asked at least 100,000 what Bespoked Bristol was like; as an exhibitor, an attendee and… Read More →

Réka and the ride

by simonnurse

Some people are simply inspirational. It might be their attitude or resolve. Their presence (or prescience). It could be their worldview or philosophy, their approach to life or joie de vive.  Their accomplishments… Read More →

Smart thinking.

by simonnurse

The video below is just beautiful. Beautifully shot, beautifully edited and full of beautiful content. Just Beautiful. Hot on the heels of my recent visit to the Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Matt Townsend, IT… Read More →

Genesis, single speeds and one big hill.

by simonnurse

This weekend was a bit of a struggle. A slow start Saturday precluded a morning cross ride (the legacy of the London bike show lingering on).  Sunday’s ride was thoroughly curtailed by a… Read More →

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 →

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 →