Arise the agitos

by simonnurse

The king is dead. Long live the King. Under broody Welsh skies, the Olympic rings in Cardiff’s civic centre make way for the Paralympic agitos.  A fitting symbol to position so prominently; Cardiff… Read More →

…and the ‘Best use of satirical signage in an urban setting award’ goes to…

by simonnurse

Following up yesterday’s post (‘Those are the rules’, August 15th), Amsterdamize suggested that the picture above should be added. I couldn’t agree more. In fact, the image is so amusing that it deserves… Read More →

Those are the rules….

by simonnurse

Ahhh. Rules. Rules. RULES. Congratulations people of Caernarfon for a healthy dose of disrespect. The promenade at Caernarfon is quiet, wide  and perfect for slow ambling on the bike (emphasis on slow- if… Read More →

So long and thanks for all the F.I.S.H.

by simonnurse

So the Olympics are over. 17 days of action, drama and bling. From a GB perspective the results were outstanding; the twin benefit of home advantage and monumental funding. Team GB can never… Read More →

A Victorian solution to hills

by simonnurse

A Victorian answer to both beating hills AND cycle touring. Single speed simplicity, more relaxation and even better views.  It could catch on….

Right where I want to be

by simonnurse

Last night I got back after a long day at our Midlands factory. With a narrow window of opportunity, I raced in, threw on my kit, grabbed the singlespeed and darted (as much… Read More →

Snow time

by simonnurse

An authoritative voice is always handy when you’re fighting for improvements. This short film* for the London festival of architecture has been made by John Snow on ‘bicycle assignment to New Horizons’ (a… Read More →

Roads we like #1 (first in an occasional series)

by simonnurse

You have to love this arrangement. A road snatched from the motorcar and handed back to the bike. If  this image is ringing any bells*, you are undoubtedly from Kent or at least… Read More →

Feelgood factor hits the roads?

by simonnurse

It was simply amazing to spend last night celebrating three things; first and foremost, Val and Jeff’s 25th anniversary celebrations (congrats both), secondly to watch Pendleton time her burst to perfection (are at… Read More →

Loire Loire

by simonnurse

I’ve just returned from a two week stint in the Loire. What a place for cycling. No majestic mountains. No hairy downhills, no dynamite cyclo-cross riding – just plain lovely countryside. And wine… Read More →