It was a dry day off, if somewhat overcast. I cycled across the Town Moor, past the University, crossed a footbridge over the central motorway (whoever thought of a motorway through the centre of a city??), went down the Byker Link to pick up Hadrian’s Cycleway and head out to the coast at Tynemouth. HeContinue reading “In the Tyre Tracks of Hadrian”
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By the people, for the people
Yesterday these three men were jailed for protesting against fracking in Lancashire. They had climbed onto trucks carrying drilling equipment and so prevented them from moving. The men were charged with causing a public nuisance. Simon Roscoe Blevins and Richard Roberts were jailed for 16 months, Richard Loizou for 15, and a fourth man, JulianContinue reading “By the people, for the people”
Time To Cycle
125 cyclists stopped over in Brighton on Sunday evening. They arrived late afternoon at my church, Brighthelm, where there was a reception for them, a meal and overnight accommodation. Most were cycling from London to Paris, to arrive there at the end of the COP21 climate summit. Like the other pilgrims (see my last post,Continue reading “Time To Cycle”
Along life’s cycle-path, remember to stop and smell the sea
My daily ride to work has to be one of the best, if not the best commuter routes in the world. The sea looks different every time. Even on dull, damp, autumn mornings, it’s something worth looking at. It’s so easy to rush by it. I may be late for an appointment. There’s stuff toContinue reading “Along life’s cycle-path, remember to stop and smell the sea”
Why don’t I get out into the countryside more often?
On Monday, it was my day off. My older son (just back from university for Easter) and I set out on our bikes. We went down to the sea-front, along the eastern arm of Shoreham Harbour and crossed at the lock gates. At Shoreham, we turned up the old railway line, now a trackway, andContinue reading “Why don’t I get out into the countryside more often?”
Get thee behind me, shiny new bike
Here is Mrs Mabbsonsea’s shiny new bike. It was fair enough. Her old one, which had carried each of our 3 children and all sorts of baggage as well as Mrs M herself over its 18 years, had stopped co-operating. Here, by way of contrast, is my bike: It’s just over a yearContinue reading “Get thee behind me, shiny new bike”
Out with the old, in with the new
This past week I had to say goodbye to two faithful old companions. The first was my fault. At Easter, I took my lovely 6-string guitar out into the driving rain to play at an early morning outdoor service. It’s never been the same since, and in particular, won’t keep tune. So, after 25 yearsContinue reading “Out with the old, in with the new”
My eco-afternoon
I cycled into Brighton and bought a hand drill. It was that or a cordless electric one for working in the garden or shed. But this will also do for small jobs in the house and save electricity. Then I went to Infinity Foods and got my empty laundry soap bottle refilled. Then I cycledContinue reading “My eco-afternoon”
Cycling is the future
Three cheers for Bradley Wiggins, Mark Cavendish and Chris Froome! The media here is talking about the greatest sporting achievement ever – an over-statement, surely, but the performance of these three outstanding British cyclists in the Tour de France cheers the hearts of ordinary British cyclists like me. Maybe if I were 20 yearsContinue reading “Cycling is the future”
Life in the bike lane
Life in the bike lane … … take it at your own pace. … stop and admire the scenery. … stop and chat to an old friend (or make a new friend). … see the world from a different level. … slightly separate yet at the same time part of the general flow. … the sunContinue reading “Life in the bike lane”
Alex Mabbs 