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Summer whirlwind

Wow, it’s been a while since my last post. I have been caught up in a summer whirlwind of activities – social and professional – in my spare time. I’ve also been uncharacteristically sporty with taking part in a 5.6km run and cycling … Continue reading

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Cool bikes in Rome

These are a sample of some of the beautiful bikes we saw in Rome. I’m sure it would be more dangerous to cycle there than in London but the area is quite small with lots of small alleys so it … Continue reading

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Commuting in London

One of the horror stories about London in NZ is about the Tube… aka the tin of sardines.  However, some of us are more lucky than that – here are some photos of my daily commute from our latest flat. … Continue reading

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Cycle survey for Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park

Tonight people were giving out surveys to cyclists through Hyde Park.  It’s a great survey, all about the cycle routes and asking for feedback on the tricky spots for cyclists.  If you cycle through Kensington Gardens and/or Hyde Park and … Continue reading

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Cycling around London

Cycling is totally the best way to get around London! It’s flat, there are some cycle lanes, and apart from the bendy buses it’s kinda safe. Crazy how when you Tube everywhere you get to know the pockets around the … Continue reading

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Cycling to Grantchester

Today we cycled from Cambridge to Grantchester – it’s not a long bike ride, but it is very, very beautiful and Grantchester is a very cute little English village.  Cycling in England is so easy because the land is so … Continue reading

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When petrol hits $10 a litre

This photo has been sent around by email (not sure where it originated from?) but it is oh so true!! I find it amazing that in all the articles I have read about oil prices and stuff, there has only … Continue reading

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