Category Archives: Christmas

I hope you’re getting a bike for Christmas

Posted on 22 December 2011 by Alex

Do children still get bikes for Christmas? I hope so. Christmas and birthday, the two times of the year when a child can ask for a bicycle and have a better than usual chance of getting one. I remember getting … Continue reading →

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Christmas gift haul

Posted on 26 December 2010 by Alex

Clearly the letter writing campaign worked!

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Christmas gift ideas: Leather gloves

Posted on 16 December 2010 by Alex

Every year people ask me what’s the best gloves to keep their hands warm in winter. There is only one answer: Leather Now as a cyclist, you’re thinking “he’s going to say get the Rapha Leather Town Gloves” (£120) and … Continue reading →

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Christmas gift ideas: Rapha Breton Sweater & Merino Base Layer Bundle

Posted on 14 December 2010 by Alex

I love a bit of Rapha. In fact, I love a lot of Rapha. If you are buying someone something that says “I really do love you” then anything from the Perrin Street label will get the message across, except … Continue reading →

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Christmas gift ideas: Windrider bicycle clips

Posted on 13 December 2010 by Alex

Lots of sites are putting together some great lists of things to buy. As far as I can tell, everything I’ve suggested I might like this Christmas is bike-related. So over the next week I’m going to highlight a few … Continue reading →

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