A New Zealander living in Scotland who loves cargo bikes
I’m in The Scottish Daily Record today in an article about the state of cycling in Scotland. This is in response to the tragic death of a young woman in … Continue reading In the paper, cat news, a kilt in a cargo bike, Foodstory, and zombies
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
I’ve had the very great pleasure of testing a Tern GSD – an electric cargo bike – for a couple of days. I picked it up from Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative … Continue reading Tern GSD – electric cargo bike review
It was a hot weekend and since my bike, Hoss, is a convertible we went out on Saturday with the top down. Apparently it was the hottest Easter for our … Continue reading In our convertible on the hottest Easter ever
The view from the cycle path today was misty with streaks of sunlight melting the snow. You can see on my bike’s dashboard that it’s 3°C. There were icy patches … Continue reading View from the cycle path
I love Saturdays. I feel so strong and energetic right now and the weekend is my time to get outside for some physical activity. Today I have been particularly active … Continue reading Strong, fit, and healthy
I love our Saturday bike rides to Highland Dance for Elizabeth followed by lunch at Newton Dee. My bike told me it was 4C: But I got hot from the … Continue reading It’s 4C and I’m hot
Elizabeth has been off school sick this week and not wanting to make her walk to school each day when we go with Daniel, I’ve been taking them in Hoss … Continue reading In praise of my electric cargo trike
Ben fell off his bike a couple of weeks ago and broke his arm in two places. He’s recovering well and fortunately no cars were involved in the accident or … Continue reading Inside Hoss
It’s tough when your kids don’t have any friends at school. That has been the case for Daniel until this year. He was put into the wrong year when we … Continue reading Making friends at school and cycling in the rain
I finally did it! I plastered Wapuu stickers all over Harald. These are the Wapuus of Europe. I also took another selfie of my sunflower which is now taller than I … Continue reading Harald has been Wapuued
I had a bit of a rant this morning about Harald. I’m very sorry, Harald. I’ve just come back from a fantastic cycle out to Newton Dee. It’s only about … Continue reading I’m sorry, Harald!
I have had Harald for almost a week and we’ve been riding every day since then. I look forward to the school run now just so I can take Harald out for … Continue reading Trikes and bikes and in between
More rain today and so more cycling in the rain. This time to the beach. I was tempted to go in for a dip but I didn’t have my bathers … Continue reading More cycling in the rain
For a little while now I’ve been lusting after a new bicycle. I currently have my heart set on a Triobike. The main reason I want a new bike is … Continue reading Rain tent for a cargo bike and homeopathy
We went for quite a stressful bike ride today. It was supposed to be a pleasant afternoon cycling along a newly discovered bike path but traffic and a lack of suitable … Continue reading Cycling infrastructure in Aberdeen
This is my last day of the five-day blogging challenge and because I’ve had quite an eventful day I’m going to post a number of photos. I am absolutely knackered. … Continue reading From Aberdeen to Crathes on Deeside Way
I’ve been nominated by Geoff Le Pard – a quick-witted author and blogger at TanGental – to participate in a five-day blogging challenge and I’ve accepted! The challenge is to publish a … Continue reading Cargo bike seen in Aberdeen!
I’m finding the school trip with Busby and two kids easier and easier. It’s almost too short a journey for me now. Certain “Skeptics” (you know who you are) might mock me … Continue reading I shave my armpits and the ice is still melting
It’s a momentous week for me. Both my babies are at school. I no longer have a child at home. Elizabeth started school for the first time on Monday and … Continue reading A momentous week
