Strava is a great tool for cyclists and runners. It's easy to use, elegant and gives those with competitive tendencies the opportunity to stretch themselves.But, what about the security implications of showing a public route with a clear start and finish point? For cyclists, this means giving away the rough area where you live / work and presumably where you keep your … [Read more...]
Pocpac iPac phone case review
Perhaps it's a sad reflection of the times that we live in, but every time I go out for a ride I take my phone with me. Long gone are the halcyon days heading off into the Bowland Fells with nothing more than a map and a water bottle. Nowadays, it's as if I've gone out half dressed if I leave my mobile behind! Of course, having a mobile with you can be very useful, not to … [Read more...]
Change
This week, the alternative plan for investing in cycling (known as 'Plan B') by the New Forest National Park Authority (NFNPA) was rejected as a complete plan by the Department for Transport (DfT). However, some elements of it will receive funding. 'Plan B' was widely criticised for being both ineffective in promoting cycling and for being a waste of public money. As a result … [Read more...]
David Millar & Paul Smith
We are suckers for either great cycling videos or things designed by Paul Smith. This short video manages to combine both and features one of Britain's great cyclists, David Millar. If you've managed to save up enough pennies, head on over to Paul Smith's website to check out the new collection. … [Read more...]
Lights, camera, action…
This week, cycling in the New Forest has had more media coverage than normal. Starting with the Sunday Politics show on BBC1, the current issues of cycling in the New Forest were highlighted in a special report by @MarkerJParker . I was interviewed as part of the piece, talking briefly about "Plan B" and Sportives. To see the full clip, head on over to our newly set up Facebook … [Read more...]