Category Archives: London

Bike channels: a solution to the problem of getting bicycles up stairs

Posted on 30 November 2010 by Alex Murray

Out for a Sunday constitutional walk to Richmond, I spotted strange looking metal channels running up the sides of the various flights of stairs around Barnes Railway Bridge Initially I was a little baffled as to what they were for, … Continue reading →

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The surface and the sensation of Richmond Park ruined

Posted on 24 May 2010 by Alex Murray

You have to take advantage of the hot days when they come. So after work I rushed home to get changed and head out for three laps of Richmond Park which should be the best place in London to ride … Continue reading →

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Crystal Palace Tuesday night races, my first experience

Posted on 5 May 2010 by Alex Murray

SPRINT! DAMN YOU! CORNER, DON’T TAKE ANYONE OUT! SPRINT! CORNER! BRAKE… NO DON’T BRAKE! PEDAL HARDER! HILL!!!!! PEDAL HARDER! *SPORZA COMMENTARY VOICE* “OY-OY-OY-OY-OY!” BREATH DAMN YOU LUNGS. (REPEAT X25) And that’s pretty much how it goes for roughly an hour. … Continue reading →

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A great weekend for cycling in London

Posted on 18 September 2009 by Alex Murray

Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of year for cycling in London and this weekend promises to be a particularly fine one. First, there’s the finale of the Tour of Britain on Saturday. It’s running along the same … Continue reading →

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