Yes, my approach from this excellent platform would be: - an over or two to get their eyes in - go absolutely ballistic with the old ball - five overs or so more cautious to start to see off the new … (View Post)

I don't agree. This is why people don't see cycling as accessible. I bought a Decathlon own brand bike (a Triban RC100) back in 2017 for about £250 after I came into a bit of money. This is… (View Post)

Yes, I should have included Bradford. I know exactly the two hills you mean! You barely notice the bridge by Sharston tip in the car: on a bike it's Les Alpes d'Gatley. And cycling down Jut… (View Post)

Well yes, but from what I can see they tend to be bloody expensive! To be fair, there is a place in Sale which will maintain your bike for almost free and also teach you to do it. Solutions are avail… (View Post)

There aren't many cities in the country where the terrain is hilly enough to be a real barrier. Sheffield, Bristol, Plymouth - I don't think any others. Nottingham and Leeds undulate a bit … (View Post)