James Thinks : Cycling

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Bike in foreground decorated with ribbons and a sign saying
Paris Loudeac Paris

It's not the title I had hoped to be writing, but I guess it's the most accurate one.
Shiny clean bike focused on drivechain.
Preparing for the climb

Over the past two months I've climbed Bowden hill more than 60 times and done some long hilly rides in Wales, clocking up about 25000m of climbing.
Oil-seed rape field with church behind. Blue sky framed by branches with blossom top-right.
3D 300 Photos

A few photos from the 3D 300. A very scenic 300km ride.
Bicycle leaning against an old phone box.
Paris Brest Paris 2015 Photos

Photos to be shared when I've worked out the best way to do that.
Meadow in the foreground, small church in the mid-distance and valley with farmland beyond.
Bowden Hill Climb

Bowden Hill lies to the East of Lacock, beyond the abbey famed for several films and past the low-lying fields.
OSM map of Bowden hill, showing West to East route oast Bewley Common and Briary Wood.
Climbing a hill for charity

On Saturday 20th June, I'm planning a new individual challenge to raise money for Wheels for Wellbeing. I'm fortunate to be able to enjoy the many benefits of cycling regularly and I believe that feeling of freedom and wellbeing should be available to everyone, regardless of ability.
Bicycle leaning against an old phone box.
The road is not all rage

Recently I've seen quite a few videos of angry exchanges between motorists and cyclists. I don't imagine that this is because there are now more such arguments than before, but because more cyclists now carry video cameras.
Bicycle leaning against an old phone box.
Bryan Chapman Memorial 2015

Well that was an adventure!
Yellow tandem leaning against a brick wall.
Kennet Valley Run 200km audax on the tandem

As everyone else was setting off we were still putting the tandem together. A few minutes earlier I had had an urgent call of nature and had to queue. So setting off 5 mins late, but not too worried.
Everesting graphic showing first known ascent of Bowden Hill
Everesting Bowden Hill

I made it up Bowden Hill 73 times, becoming the first person to Everest it and raised some money for Wheels for Wellbeing, a charity who make it possible for disabled people to go cycling and enjoy the many benefits it brings.
Cyclists cresting a hill in early morning sunlight with hot air balloon behind.
Brevet Cymru 400km

I did this ride last year as my first 400. This year it was my 400 PBP qualifier
Underside of leather saddle with metal clamp on the seat rails, cushioned by slices of inner tube.
Mounting a B&M Toplight on a Carradice Bagman 2 Sport

I recently bought the battery powered Busch & Muller toplight. The idea is to be seen in complete darkness and because of the size and the way it spreads light horizontally, allow drivers to judge my distance from them, without dazzling anyone.
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