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By Rachel M Posted on December 22, 2020

My awesome bike and veggie Chinese takeaway

The best thing about these dark days is how awesome my bike looks. If you’re looking for a good Christmas present for someone who likes to eat a lot of … Continue reading My awesome bike and veggie Chinese takeaway

Categories: JournalTags: bike, Chinese takeaway, Christmas, cycling, Hoss, lights, Vegan, vegetarian
By Rachel M Posted on May 3, 2020May 3, 2020

Tollohill Wood by bike

The one thing I find myself missing during this time of lockdown is long country walks up hills, past lochs, and through castles. I miss our weekends away and Sunday … Continue reading Tollohill Wood by bike

Categories: JournalTags: bike, cargo bike, cycling, forest, Tollohill Wood, transport, woods
By Rachel M Posted on June 25, 2018June 25, 2018

The Highland dancer and inside Hoss

Elizabeth had a Highland Dance performance on Sunday afternoon. She was wonderful! I enjoyed watching this show immensely. Highland Dancing is so different to the dancing I’m used to and … Continue reading The Highland dancer and inside Hoss

Categories: JournalTags: bike, camping, cycling, dancing, Highland Dance
By Rachel M Posted on June 20, 2018

Desk cycling

I recently noticed that my scales are telling me I’m heavier than I really am. It’s like the problem of clothes shrinking while hanging in the wardrobe. I think it’s … Continue reading Desk cycling

Categories: JournalTags: bike, cycling, exercise
By Rachel M Posted on April 5, 2017

The cane chair bike

I saw this bike at Newton Dee yesterday. There are no pedals but it has an electric motor. I think it needs a couple of cushions on the seat but … Continue reading The cane chair bike

Categories: JournalTags: bike, cycling
By Rachel M Posted on March 20, 2016

Harald

My new bike has a name: Harald after Harald Hardrada. We’ve had a fantastic day. I spent several hours in the garden this morning. Our garden is amazing and I … Continue reading Harald

Categories: JournalTags: bike, Butchers and Bicycles, cargo bikes, cycling, gardening, Harald, spring
By Rachel M Posted on March 17, 2016

I’ve got a new bike

My new bike arrived today. I could barely sleep last night I was so excited about it. It’s a really gorgeous bike and as you can see in the next … Continue reading I’ve got a new bike

Categories: JournalTags: bicycles, bike, Butchers and Bicycles, cargo bikes, cycling
By Rachel M Posted on March 15, 2016

My new bike is on its way!

My new bike has left Denmark and is on its way to Aberdeen! I’m not sure when it will arrive but hopefully this week. My legs are wilting away through … Continue reading My new bike is on its way!

Categories: JournalTags: bicycles, bike, Butchers and Bicycles, chain, cycling, security
By Rachel M Posted on October 30, 2014October 30, 2014

I’ve got Busby back!!

Busby finally arrived today. He’s been at the hospital (= bike shop) in York having some work done. We took him out for a spin. I felt very wobbly at first … Continue reading I’ve got Busby back!!

Categories: CyclingTags: bakfiets, bike, Busby, cycle paths, cycling, photos
By Rachel M Posted on April 12, 2014

Cargo cycling

Someone sent me this (thank you!) which shows how fabulous cargo cycling can be for the entire family and more! It’s in German but don’t let that put you off. … Continue reading Cargo cycling

Categories: CyclingTags: bike, cargo bikes, cycling, transport
By Rachel M Posted on April 2, 2014

Cycling in Auckland

Today is a great day. For the first time ever, I was a commuter cyclist in Auckland. I finally overcame my fear and cycled Elizabeth to kindergarten, a round trip … Continue reading Cycling in Auckland

Categories: Auckland, CyclingTags: Auckland, bike, commuting, cycle paths, cycling
By Rachel M Posted on March 13, 2014

Running vs cycling

I have injured my heel while running and so have had to abandon this activity for the past few days while I hobble around and hope it gets better soon. … Continue reading Running vs cycling

Categories: CyclingTags: bicycle, bike, cycling, exercise, heel injury, running
By Rachel M Posted on September 15, 2013

Le Tour de York

The Tour de France in 2014 will start from North Yorkshire and the people of York are starting to get excited about this. When I first heard about it I … Continue reading Le Tour de York

Categories: CyclingTags: bakfiets, bike, bikes, cargo bike, cycling, Grand Depart, Minster, photos, pics, sky ride, Tour de France, York, York Festival of Cycling
By Rachel M Posted on August 29, 2013

Cycling in York

  The ease with which we can cycle around York has surpassed all of my expectations. Perhaps this is because we have come from car-dependent Auckland where bicycles are not … Continue reading Cycling in York

Categories: Cycling, TravelTags: bakfiets, bike, cycling, high density, traffic, travel, travelling, urban planning, York
By Rachel M Posted on May 8, 2013

The future of cycling?

Could this bike be the future of cycling?   The levitating bike is an entry into the 2013 Hi-MACS annual design contest. It captures the energy from pedalling, stores it … Continue reading The future of cycling?

Categories: JournalTags: bicycle, bike, cycling, hi-mac, levitation bike, magnetic levitation
By Rachel M Posted on May 13, 2012

I want to ride my bike…..

I want to ride my bike with my two-year-old sitting in her seat on the back. She loves it. I love it. I want to ride my bike to save … Continue reading I want to ride my bike…..

Categories: Auckland, Urban sprawlTags: bicycle, bike, bike lanes, cycling, urban sprawl

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