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The Great Kent Cycle 2009

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Charles Barsley — No Comments ↓

Almost a year ago I completed the Great Kent Cycle. I was reading my ride review to remind myself how things went last year. Why you may ask? Because on the spur of the moment I did it again today! …

Tagged with: ashford, Cycling, kent, rain, weather, wet roads
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2008 Round up

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Charles Barsley — No Comments ↓

As we approach the end of 2008 I felt I should post a short post to round off 2008 – The year of the Potato! Cycling Back in January I resolved to get fitter, to motivate me to this end…

Engaging Cycling Safety Ads

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Charles Barsley — No Comments ↓

I was surfing the interwebs at 6am a time when all sorts of strange things jump out at you. One such thing was cycling safety videos. This stuck in my mind as I drive to the train station in the…

Tagged with: commute, Cycling, safety, TFL, Transport for London, video
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Day 4 – Beauvais to Paris

Posted on September 28, 2008 by Charles Barsley — 2 Comments ↓

I couldn’t believe it was already the last day. The final push from Beauvais to Paris. Our pre ride instruction booklet said we would arrive in Paris at the Arc de Triomphe at 3.21pm though there was still 55 miles…

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Day Three – Abbeville to Beauvais

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Charles Barsley — No Comments ↓

A clear sunny day at last! Not perfect though as there was a strong headwind of around 25mph. Another good breakfast at the hotel and then a long bus back to Abbeville to pick up the bikes. After the rain…

Tagged with: Abbeville, barsley, Beauvais, bicycle, Cycling, france, Paris, Pedal to Paris
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