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By Rachel M Posted on November 7, 2020

In the paper, cat news, a kilt in a cargo bike, Foodstory, and zombies

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

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeen, cargo bike, cat, cycling, Foodstory, newspaper, pet, Scottish Daily Record, surgery, vet, zombies
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 May 18, 2019May 28, 2019

Tern GSD – electric cargo bike review

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

Categories: Cycling, JournalTags: cargo bike, cycling, electric bike, review, Tern, transport
By Rachel M Posted on April 22, 2019April 22, 2019

In our convertible on the hottest Easter ever

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

Categories: Cycling, JournalTags: Aberdeen, cargo bike, cycling, hot, weather
By Rachel M Posted on January 19, 2019

View from the cycle path

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

Categories: JournalTags: cargo bike, cycling, Deeside Way, Hoss
By Rachel M Posted on December 8, 2018

Strong, fit, and healthy

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

Categories: JournalTags: cargo bike, charity shop, cycling, dress, electric bike, fashion, fit, grit salt, healthy, opshop, winter
By Rachel M Posted on December 1, 2018December 1, 2018

It’s 4C and I’m hot

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

Categories: Cycling, JournalTags: Aberdeen, bikes, cargo bike, cycling, Hoss, Newton Dee, transport, winter
By Rachel M Posted on November 30, 2018November 30, 2018

In praise of my electric cargo trike

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

Categories: Cycling, JournalTags: bikes, cargo bike, cycling, eco, Hoss, transport
By Rachel M Posted on July 31, 2018July 31, 2018

Inside Hoss

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

Categories: Cycling, JournalTags: bikes, cargo, cargo bike, cycle, cycling, Hoss, transport
By Rachel M Posted on April 1, 2017April 1, 2017

Making friends at school and cycling in the rain

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

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeen, autism, beach, Busby, cargo bike, children, cycling, daffodils, education, laser tag, rain, school
By Rachel M Posted on July 8, 2016

Harald has been Wapuued

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

Categories: JournalTags: cargo bike, garden, Harald, poppies, poppy, stickers, sunflower, wapuu, WordPress
By Rachel M Posted on May 14, 2016May 14, 2016

I’m sorry, Harald!

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!

Categories: JournalTags: cargo bike, cycling, disabilities, disability, Harald, Newton Dee, wooden toys
By Rachel M Posted on March 23, 2016

Trikes and bikes and in between

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

Categories: JournalTags: Butchers and Bicycles, cargo bike, cycling, Harald
By Rachel M Posted on January 10, 2016January 10, 2016

More cycling in the rain

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

Categories: Cycling, JournalTags: Aberdeen, beach, Bone Sharker Magazine, Busby, cargo bike, cycling, rain
By Rachel M Posted on November 18, 2015

Rain tent for a cargo bike and homeopathy

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

Categories: JournalTags: Busby, cargo bike, cycling, health, homeopathy, NHS, rain tent
By Rachel M Posted on August 23, 2015August 23, 2015

Cycling infrastructure in Aberdeen

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

Categories: Aberdeen, CyclingTags: Aberdeen, bakfiets, cargo bike, cycling, cycling infrastructure, King George VI bridge
By Rachel M Posted on June 14, 2015

From Aberdeen to Crathes on Deeside Way

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

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeen, bakfiets, cargo bike, Crathes, cycling, Deeside Way, photos
By Rachel M Posted on June 10, 2015June 10, 2015

Cargo bike seen in Aberdeen!

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!

Categories: JournalTags: cargo bike, cycling, five day challenge, Five Photo challenge, photos
By Rachel M Posted on November 14, 2014

I shave my armpits and the ice is still melting

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

Categories: Climate change, CyclingTags: bakfiets, Busby, cargo bike, Climate change, cycling, global warming
By Rachel M Posted on November 5, 2014November 5, 2014

A momentous week

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

Categories: Aberdeen, CyclingTags: autism, bakfiets, cargo bike, cycling, Kids, school, tourette's

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