Category Archives: Cycling

July brings a short shory and the shortest ferry ride

July in England has been somewhat grey and not particularly inspiring. I did manage to write my first short story in about two years and have just put it up on Amazon in Kindle format. Buy it here for an … Continue reading

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A swift response

Getting to cycle along the River Cam of a morning or of an evening is one of favourite things about going to work. It’s so peaceful – the rowers getting enough exercise for everyone in Cambridge, the boat owners sitting … Continue reading

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The land of brown horses and red houses

Arrived in the land of brown horses and red houses yesterday morning shattered after a late night and early morning. It was a bit of a dash to get onto the blue and yellow flight but I made it and … Continue reading

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A lecture on the daric and walk in the Botanicals

This cold weather has preserved little patches of crisp white snow everywhere, so cycling around outside feels very scenic. Today was a day of crisp fresh air and frozen water. I cycled to the Fitz to attend a talk by … Continue reading

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Yoga, busking and poi

The sun was bright but low in the sky as I cycled to yoga with Martin Bondi at John’s College. The river seemed more alive than usual, with a visiting black swan preening itself and a war party of swans … Continue reading

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A spot of afternoon archery

It was warm today, so warm in fact that I wore short sleeves and thought about looking for the sun protection cream. I cycled to Churchill College Sports Grounds to meet up the University Bowmen and try a little archery. … Continue reading

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Hire a bike in Grenoble

Grenoble is incredibly flat despite being surrounded by mountains and the fact there are so many cycle paths makes cycling an excellent way to get around the city. K had hired a Metro Velo which I promptly borrowed off him … Continue reading

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