When my rear dérailleur failed during PBP reducing me to two gears, I admit that my first reaction was to direct some harsh words at…
Technology as a climate saviour
It shouldn’t be news to anyone reading this that human-caused climate change is an issue of great concern for many people. Like most of my…
Paris Brest Paris 2019 Photos
For those with the stamina, see also my lengthy report of Paris Brest Paris 2019.
Paris Brest Paris 2019
It wasn’t the first time I’d gone to Paris with the intention of riding the world’s oldest and most famous randonee. I set off in…
Software Engineering Remote Working – the pros and cons
Advantages No time and money spent on commuting I used this time to do a short bike ride or “circular commute” every morning and take…
Paris-Brest-Paris pace plan
In order to be more organised and hopefully more successful in my upcoming PBP attempt, I’ve created a planning spreadsheet giving me a better idea…
Paris-Brest-Paris training plan
For my planned PBP ride next year, one thing that I need to get right is making sure I’m fit enough. None of what follows…
Paris-Brest-Paris planning
I’m hoping to enter PBP shortly and, having failed to complete it in 2015, I’m keen to do everything to ensure I get to Brest…
Infinity L2 Bike Seat trial
I’ve tried a number of different saddles some with cut outs, some without. I’m now pretty happy with my usual seat, a Charge Spoon. Happy…
Cold-call messages from recruiters
I direct recruitment agents to this page when they fail to read my profile specifying my job location requirements or perhaps they read it but…