Tag Archives: 30 days of biking

How I came to walk like a cowboy. Briefly.

Yesterday I rode my bike for the longest distance I’d ever done. I rode 74 km, or 46 miles, and climbed 1,095m. That’s the height of Snowdon! Here are some of my sentiments throughout the day. Two friends joined me … Continue reading

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The biggest bike party you could ever wish for

30 Days of Biking. The concept is simple. In April, you pledge to ride your bike, at least once a day, for 30 days. Then you talk about it. Right now, 3,500 people across the world are doing just that, … Continue reading

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The sun went away again, so I’m writing

I’ve been a wee bit quiet, due to the glorious weather we’ve been having! It’s been a busy few weeks, trying to get 30 Days of Biking out there. We’ve been featured in various places, like Do the Green Thing … Continue reading

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30 Days of Biking – register now!

You’ve probably heard me go on about 30 Days of Biking – which is something I’m part of and would like to share! The remit of 30 days of biking is that you pledge to ride your bike every day, … Continue reading

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3 bike bits.

1. This Sunday, I put a new light on my bike. I bought a bolt. I connected wires. I used cellotape. And I felt pride. Here it is in action 2. I have also started work at this lovely sustainable … Continue reading

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Catching up with #30daysofbiking

Most days of round 4 have been short rides to the station, to town or to my allotment. All within a 2 mile radius from home. Aw well. I didn’t start off well with a stinking cold that took me … Continue reading

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How about riding a bike every day in September?

September will see round 4 of 30 days of biking. All it is, is pledging to ride your bike, at least once every day. It doesn’t have to be far, it doesn’t have to be fast. As long as you … Continue reading

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30 Days of biking will be back!

30 DAYS OF BIKING ROUND 4 HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED TO TAKE PLACE IN SEPTEMBER 2011.   That is all. As you were.

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Day 20 – Why does everything always take so much longer than I thought?

The plan for today was to get some housework done in the morning, and then ride to Moseley Old Hall around lunch time. As usual, everything took longer than I thought, and by the time I was ready to set … Continue reading

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Day 19 – Developments

This morning I lazied about, feeling sorry for my aching legs, and half-heartedly looking at training courses. I have funding for a training course through an organisation called Better West Midlands, which helps people who are made redundant. All I … Continue reading

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