I'll let you into a secret. I was a teenager in the 90s. Remember the grunge look? Checked shirts, terrible baggy cardigans and doc martens? That was me. The alternative music of that decade – Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden, Nirvana – still fills my iPod now. But one of the best things about growing up in … Continue reading
Category Archives: Outdoors
A cycle in the Peak District
A few weeks back, Dave and I had our first camping trip of the year, riding our bikes in the Peak District and Ordnance Survey were kind enough to publish my post as a guest blog on their site. You can check it out here: http://blog.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/2011/05/a-cycle-in-the-peak-district/ Continue reading
Gear review: Smartwool Microweight LS Tshirt
I feel something of a fraud writing this review. After all, it isn’t really a review, with technical specs outlined, comparisons made and a final judgement given. No, this is really just an opportunity for me to look over some of the gear I’ve purchased in the last few years and highlight what about it … Continue reading
What’s a girl to do?
Since my last post, my biking activities have been significantly curtailed, by the world's lengthiest puncture repair/ inner tube replacement process – and even after finally getting back on the bike, technical issues continue (evidenced by a slightly terrifying experience involving a seized wheel whilst crossing the road in front of a speeding van). So, … Continue reading
Where does national bike route six go?
Ever since we moved into our house, I've been curious about the sign at the bottom of the street. Down by the railway line which separates our road from the Rylands area beyond, there's a small blue sign indicating a cut through to the next street; the blue sign has a picture of a white … Continue reading
A love letter
It’s Valentine’s Day. For every unabashed declaration of love, there is a corresponding cynic decrying the commercialisation of the day with its cards, chocolates and twee teddy bears. So, here’s my love letter – it’s to my PrAna trousers! This isn’t a standard gear review – it’s definitely a swooning, lovelorn look at a purchase … Continue reading
A micro-adventure: biking to Clumber Park
You know how usually my posts are accompanied by beautiful pictures in glorious technicolor? Well, you’ll just have to do without those today. Dave didn’t come on my micro-adventure, and I was too busy biking to get many (any?) pictures! A few weeks ago, I met up with my friend Kate Lockhart. Kate’s a … Continue reading
Holy moly, it’s February already! A tale of our day trip to Moel Siabod
Oh boy, am I getting withdrawal symptoms! It's more than a month now since we packed up our ludicrously over-stuffed bags and hauled ourselves to YVR airport for our final trip back to the UK, the expired visa hanging limply from the pages of our passports. Christmas and New Year passed in a blur, and … Continue reading
Continental drift 