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Tandems Cycles Serviced
This is an amazing heading two! After many, many miles and some harsh conditions our tandems have been restored to tip top condition. We would like to thank our friends at Velo Cycles London and our dedicated team of club mechanics for making this possible. We have big plans for spring with the return of […]
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The Travelling Cat Chronicles
This is a heading two for an example since it’s good practice to write one anyway. Our monthly book club meeting investigated a thought provoking book by Hiro Arikawa called the travelling cat Chronicles. The book follows the story of a (male) cat called nana, after its distinct markings forming the Japanese character for 7.
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Walking Events Spring
Information on some of the walks we’ve done this year and the fun we’ve had. Walking is a healthy low impact activity that can be a great was to slowly increase your fitness, enjoy new surroundings and learn. Many of our walk take place in historical places that have a rich and varied history. Now…
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The Best Cafes of 2024
The best part about tandem cycling other than the enhanced social aspect out in the fresh air is of course the cake stops. With more than a few cafe stops last year we thought this would be a great time to look back at some of our favourites of 2024. Leather head the Old School…
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Tandem Riding for beginners
How to ride a tandem, what you should know, how to stay safe and have fun. This is a sample blog post I just needed a bit of copy that was able to be read and not just place holder text. I have done this by quickly typing out some random stuff and titles. I…
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Cycling through winter
What can you do to make cycling more enjoyable throughout winter? Cycling in the winter months can be off putting to say the least, in the darker colder months it can be hard to stay motivated to get out on the bike, but in this post we explore some of the simpler aways that you…
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The cyclists kitchen
Recipes and diet tips for staying active and reaching your goals, or just delicious treats. A look at some of the fuel you’ll need to reach your goals and avoid hunger. No matter what ride you’re doing you’ll need to fuel up right to get your self their and back. If you have goals of…