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La Via Francigena – remember that?

By Andrew on July 22, 2009 • ( Leave a comment )

The July issue of the Italain National Geographic (Volume 24, number 1) has an article all about the Italian part of the Via Francigena: “Un viaggio ‘dolce’ lungo la via percorsa nell’antichità dai pellegrini diretti alla tomba di Pietro attraverso Val d’Aosta, Piemonte, Lombardia, Emilia Romagna, Toscana e […]

CTC Forums: Pennine Cycleway Berwick to Derby

By Andrew on July 21, 2009 • ( Leave a comment )

I’ve just started a CTC forum thread asking for advice and top tips on cycling route 68: here is the link.The kit I bought today is cracking – £60 for the cycling shorts is a bargain if they continue to be that comfortable after a week of hard […]

Boris’ Public Information Film

By Andrew on July 21, 2009 • ( Leave a comment )

I was all ready to be cynical about this video when I recieved an email inviting me to watch it, but it is useful and not pratronising. Well done Boris et al! See the TFL website page associated with it by clicking….here!

Starting to spend, sorry invest!

By Andrew on July 21, 2009 • ( Leave a comment )

I look forward to the day when I don’t feel guilty about spending money. I’m 40 and I still do!Anyway, my “investing” in equipment for the journey has started. It does read a bit like a Mastercard advert without the “priceless” bit at the end:Cotswold Leisure:Berghaus Fleece & […]