Tag Archives: cycling

A lovely break

I’ve not blogged in ages.  It’s because I have had a whole, luxurious 2 weeks and one day off work and it has been fantabulous.  I’ve done a few bits and pieces…the couple of more interesting bits I’ll tell you about … Continue reading

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The Singing Cyclist

In my family, all our pets have personailities and appropriate ‘voices’ to go with them.  It is perfectly normal to over hear Sister 1 having a two sided conversation with Bert the Boxer dog (with a little help from Sister 2).  … Continue reading

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Wheels and Feathers

I did another bike ride this morning and it didn’t make me feel sick (yay me!).  I was faster than the last few rides too so either I’m getting fitter or I should have removed the ‘protective’ layer of mud, … Continue reading

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The ‘joys’ of exercise – a flump on wheels

This morning I went for my first bike ride in over a month.  I’d love to tell you that it made me feel exhilarated, full of energy, ready to start the day.  I could tell you that, but it would … Continue reading

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A slightly broken Pog

Today did not turn out quite as I planned.  Actually, today didn’t turn out anywhere close to what I’d planned.  I got up early, did a few hours work and when it was light enough I went out on the bike. … Continue reading

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Magical Mystical shorts – the middle

OK, so the claim of the magical mystical shorts is that, if you wear them for 30 minutes, 3 times a week while exercising, in two weeks you’ll drop two dress sizes. I have worn my shorts 4 times in … Continue reading

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Magical Mystical shorts – the beginning

Finally the Magical Mystical shorts turned up on Friday (they ‘got lost’ the first time and had to be resent.)  They came with a manual(!) which stated that they ‘work hard to reduce your body fat and the visible appearance … Continue reading

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Bumpkinsville, bikes, and baking

On Sunday I thought it would be nice to take my camera cycling so you could see Bumpkinsville for yourself. I took a photo so you could see I really was on the bike:   I took one at Bumpkinsville … Continue reading

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The Power of Magical Mystical Shorts

You may have noticed that the unfatness plan has fallen by the wayside somewhat.  The gallstones introduced a lower fat diet.  This was A Good Thing.  I lost quite a bit of weight.  But it’s started creeping back on (it … Continue reading

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A touch of Bumpkinsville

I’ve had rather a busy weekend…but now I’m capable of cycling again, I thought I should try to fit in a bike ride. So at 8.30am I was donning my lovely lycra and peddling round the village. And suddenly I … Continue reading

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