Monthly Archives: April 2011

The Royal Wedding

No…. no that one! Pffff! This one, a wedding worth sharing I mean how could you not! Thanks to a twit by BikeFabulous! You can find the whole set here. All images copyrighted to Elizabeth.Royal

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Impromptus picnic

Apologies for lack of posting lately, the weather has been so nice I’ve just been enjoying riding my bike and leaving my camera at home I keep thinking this blip of good weather can’t be lasting that long so I … Continue reading

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Hydrangea…

You just need your favourite bike, a basket and the willingness to explore your neighbourhood… I stopped to have a look at a new small, independent garden centre in Burnage: Bud. When I say small, I mean small! But what … Continue reading

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Shared… everything! Vondelpark Rhythm

Vondelpark Rhythm, originally uploaded by Amsterdamize. I have borrowed Mark‘s short video of Vondelpark in Amsterdam as it shows perfectly the true meaning of ‘sharing’. Although I fully understand and appreciate the arguments/discussions of why shared pedestrian/cycle paths here in … Continue reading

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Manchester to Liverpool bike ride…

I mentioned many times, starting about a year ago, that this year I would be taking part in the Manchester to Liverpool charity bike ride… Well, the great thing of writing stuff like that on a blog is that there’s … Continue reading

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A Sunday explore.

Having been away for a week, waking up to a glorious sunny day was just the best feeling in the world! And what could make it even better than a suggestion by my Mr to go on a bike ride! … Continue reading

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Chorlton’s Big Green Festival

I tweeted recently of how gutted I am that I won’t be here this Saturday for Chorlton’s Big Green Festival. It’s going to be chock-a-block with amazing activities! Lots of swaps: plants swaps, bike swaps, book swaps… Lots of dance, … Continue reading

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Riding in a tee!

It’s official! The sunshine season has arrived, as I was able to enjoy my first cycle ride in a just a tee and jeans. When I say ‘it’s official’, I mean for myself… I am always so cold I am … Continue reading

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When someone yells at you from their car…

I think this is going round and round on the Interwebz, but I thought it was too nice to share it here too! I am fond of the “clap them” and “look confused” strategy, tried and tested… not sure about … Continue reading

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Enough of us v them

Let’s open a parenthesis for a moment, if I may… [ Since becoming part of the cycling community I have been noticing an incredibly frictional relationship amongst cyclists (please go read any cycle forum of any sort and you’ll see … Continue reading

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