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In Rome you long for the countryside; in the country you sing to the stars of the distant city.6 comments

highwaycyclinggroup wrote 3 months ago: Recently I have been reading so much about urban riding, mainly on Copenhagen Cycle Chic, that I hav … more →

Tags: Rides, Milk, pootling, Memories, Hare, Frome, Floods, bicycle, Bike

Getting the miles in

highwaycyclinggroup wrote 3 months ago: I am currently three rides behind on the blog - it’s 00:01 on Saturday morning here in the UK, … more →

Tags: Hill, Rides, average speed, Memories, Trowbridge, Tuesday Ride, The Road, bath, Chippenham

Friday Ride II: Of hills, bad tarmac, roadworks and weak tea1 comment

highwaycyclinggroup wrote 4 months ago: The Friday Ride - L-R, your author, John, Brad, Andy. This was the only time I was out in front on … more →

Tags: Hill, Traffic, Rides, bath, Supermini, Bike, Cycling, bicycle, Tea

31 mile commute

highwaycyclinggroup wrote 4 months ago: I decided to ride to work in Salisbury today, I estimated it would be a journey of 30 miles and it w … more →

Tags: Traffic, Rides, Salisbury, the bonk, Warminster, Bike, Cycling, bicycle, Sutton Veny

Friday Ride - bike troubles

highwaycyclinggroup wrote 4 months ago: I don’t know what it is about John, every time he says “Do you mind if I bring a mate al … more →

Tags: Hill, Dilton Marsh, The Hollow, Garage, Flowers, Rides, average speed, A361, Beckington

Into the Valley of The Wylye

highwaycyclinggroup wrote 4 months ago: Many years ago, while I worked for Ottakar’s books, all the staff took part in a company wid … more →

Tags: Hill, Dilton Marsh, The Hollow, Flowers, Rides, Salisbury, Black Dog, Memories, Trowbridge

Duskriding: Of turnpikes, the Gnashermakers, dead badgers and being out of bounds

highwaycyclinggroup wrote 6 months ago: Monday evening stayed dry and bright, there had been a fair few smatterings of rain around, and as … more →

Tags: Garage, Traffic, Rides, rain, LeMond Etape Racing Bike, Black Dog, Dead Maid's Junction, Warminster, The Road

After the Snows of April

highwaycyclinggroup wrote 6 months ago: The weekend had come with a curious blend of weather, veering wildly between the glorious sun of Sp … more →

Tags: Hill, Dilton Marsh, LeMond Etape Racing Bike, Black Dog, pootling, Beckington, Running, Bike, bicycle

Bicycling in the Spring

highwaycyclinggroup wrote 6 months ago: Before I get started on this one, it’s been pointed out that I’ve spelled Tellisford inc … more →

Tags: Dilton Marsh, The Hollow, Black Dog, Dead Maid's Junction, pootling, Beckington, The Road, Bike, rudge

John's Circuit: hills, traffic and the Makka Pakka3 comments

highwaycyclinggroup wrote 1 year ago: Having failed to go out on Thursday with John (he claims Bradley slaughtered him) due to illness, I … more →

Tags: Hill, Traffic, Rides, Trowbridge, bath

In the Pines, in the Pines where the Sun don't ever shine1 comment

highwaycyclinggroup wrote 1 year ago: A curious mixture of weather this evening. Rich golden light from the setting sun and ink-black clou … more →

Tags: Garage, Rides, Black Dog, Beckington, Cley Hill, puncture

Off Road on a Racer - Near Miss at Woolverton

highwaycyclinggroup wrote 1 year ago: Another lovely evening after a rainy day. I took the Lemond Etape up and down the hills past Telisfo … more →

Tags: cycle safety, Farleigh Hungerford, Hill, Iford Manor, LeMond Etape Racing Bike, Off Road, Rides, Telisford, Traffic

Tuesday Ride VI: of energy bars, super-fit riding companions and Brooks Saddles

highwaycyclinggroup wrote 1 year ago: Hooray, the Tuesday Rides are back on. John was almost recovered from his illness, so at 1930 I was … more →

Tags: Black Dog, Dead Maid's Junction, Westbury, Trowbridge, Drafting, Tuesday Ride, Warminster

Cley Hill to Dead Maids Junction - Edge of Dusk

highwaycyclinggroup wrote 1 year ago: Sunday saw me striking out down the A36, I had left it pretty late and already dewy dusk was settlin … more →

Tags: Rides, Black Dog, Dead Maid's Junction, nightriding, folklore, Cley Hill

Cycling through the witching hour

highwaycyclinggroup wrote 1 year ago: At the turning point of the witching hour I set out for an evening ride, I just needed to spin the c … more →

Tags: Traffic, Tour de France, A361, Beckington, Frome, pylon, nightriding

Winsley Hill - Begging the Granny

highwaycyclinggroup wrote 1 year ago: Despite stories of heavy rain and floods over the South of England (Gloustershire is not too far awa … more →

Tags: Supermini, Hill, LeMond Etape Racing Bike, Memories, Rides, Winsley Hill

Never try and equal your average speed if it's windy and/or raining.

highwaycyclinggroup wrote 1 year ago: I took a spin along my 14.3 mile circuit through Dilton Marsh, Westbury, North Bradley and Southwick … more →

Tags: Dilton Marsh, Rides, rain, LeMond Etape Racing Bike, average speed, Westbury, A361, A350

Tuesday Ride V: of fast ascents, black dogs, buckled wheels, punctures and a cup of tea

highwaycyclinggroup wrote 1 year ago: Temples throbbing, sides aching with a double stitch and the effort of trying to suck enough air in … more →

Tags: Hill, Black Dog, Dead Maid's Junction, Westbury, A361, Tuesday Ride, Warminster, nightriding, folklore

Tuesday Ride IV: The Mountain Stage1 comment

highwaycyclinggroup wrote 1 year ago: A text popped up on my phone this morning, it was John Hayes “It’s the mountain stage to … more →

Tags: Hill, LeMond Etape Racing Bike, Tour de France, Drafting, Tuesday Ride, Iford Manor, bath, Supermini


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