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Further to my post yesterday regarding the house building on the edge of Milton Keynes. This was from my Garmin feed and I’ve marked in Red the area that that will be built on. This will be a huge development and will take a while to build and, as you can see, the cycle path runs right...

The Nevo3 GT Vario GX has SR Suntour forks. DG…

I’ve had two Thudbusters, but found the Kinekt to be much better. DG…

Todays ride, a little trip to and around Milton Keynes. This may be the last ride on the NCN Route 51 for a while. They are planning to build 4000 houses, two schools and shops in 18 fields alongside the cycle path. Presently, they are undertaking the archeological ground survey, which should...

@Jeremy McCreary What’s the Green 01 Sticker on your rear mudguard? DG…

I had some prescription varifocal cycling glasses made for me. They are photochromic which is good for all light conditions, but the main thing is they do stop my eyes from watering. DG…

And don’t forget, Cotswold Co., Oak furniture. DG…

I worked for a Notified Body and used to test, certify Bicycle Helmets to EN 1078 and issued EC Type Examination Certificate, CE Mark. Whilst I’m pleased to see people wearing helmets, particularly, children. However, I do get frustrated when people wear them incorrectly, perched on the back of...

We would too, maybe look at the Homage with rear suspension if I had to. DG…

Enjoy whichever bike you choose. DG…

Welcome to my world. Nice area, have been there many times. I will have to look up that railway station and I do want to go and see Clarkson’s Farm. I thought his shows on Amazon Prime were very good, showing the issues that Farmers are facing. Living in a rural farming area, I can...

I used to have my Dads old chisels, including 1/4 inch one that he stabbed into the Thenar of his left hand thumb. This had to be removed in the hospital. They’ve now gone to a local charity called “Men in Sheds”. DG…

We’ve just booked a holiday in Trawsfynydd for June 2024 as part of the continuation of our cycling holidays in the U.K. DG…

Went to Grafham Water today and did a couple of laps around that. The weather was a very misty and chilly 10oC (50oF). This eventually lifted after a couple of hours, but remained dull. Had a few showers, then just after we had packed up and put the bikes in the van, the sun finally came...

I had a look at these on Amazon and they looked interesting. Thanks for the feedback. Something to consider next time. DG…

We use Schwalbe Marathon Plus MTB tyres, which have their highest puncture resistance rating. However, no tyre is puncture proof. Have a look at the Schwalbe website as it gives ratings for puncture resistance, handling and other parameters for all their tyres. They also do a thicker inner...

I have used similar in the past, but the lugs, being Nylon, wore down quite quickly. Plus in the UK, we have a requirement that pedals have to be fitted with reflectors. DG...

They appear to be. I’m in the UK and did have to shop around to find them. VP Components appear to make a large range of pedals, but not all of them are available I’ve found. DG…

I think instead of concentrating on the riding, you lose concentration by trying to remember to use the indicators. Let’s face it, car drivers don’t always see other cars which are bigger and with bigger indicators. Agree to go for a good quality MIPS helmet. Both Mrs DG and myself use...

I used to have that problem. Previously had flat pedals with the screw in steel pins. But as you mentioned, if you slip and catch them, ouch. I now use flat pedals with moulded studs. Work just as well, but don’t do as much damage. Never have a problem lifting my foot off this type of...