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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 October 4, 2020October 7, 2020

Storm Alex, cycling, and cat-shaming

This weekend we’re getting the tail end of storm Alex which has brought a deluge to France and Italy and caused severe flooding. Yesterday we had heavy rain non-stop all … Continue reading Storm Alex, cycling, and cat-shaming

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeen, cat shaming, cycling, Hoss, pollution, Victoria, weather
By Rachel M Posted on March 22, 2019

Inside Hoss and guns

Elizabeth and I had an appointment this morning which I cycled to on Hoss. We were a little early and it was cold so I hopped inside Hoss with Elizabeth … Continue reading Inside Hoss and guns

Categories: JournalTags: cycling, Elizabeth, guns, Hoss, Jacinda Arden, New Zealand, weapons
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 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 October 13, 2018

ET phone home

They say you can’t cycle in the rain. Well poop to them because that’s exactly what we did today. Every Saturday I take Elizabeth to Highland Dancing by bike and … Continue reading ET phone home

Categories: Cycling, JournalTags: cycling, Deeside Way, Hoss, poncho, rain, raincoat, 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 June 24, 2018June 24, 2018

Crying through My Fair Lady and Hoss

I think I have a name for my new bike: Hoss. People under 40 probably won’t understand the reference. It’s even old for me except that I watched too much … Continue reading Crying through My Fair Lady and Hoss

Categories: JournalTags: Arts Theatre, bikes, cargo bikes, cycling, drama, electric bikes, Hoss, My Fair Lady, performance

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