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You Can’t Live On Rockall (But Still We Keep Trying)

Let’s take an imaginary journey to the British Empire’s last territorial acquisition. Hang onto your hat: it could get rough.

What Is A Staycation?

As the leaves turn golden and Christmas approaches, our thoughts naturally turn to what truly sucked about 2009. Top of my list? “Staycations”. Oh, you horrible, horrible word – a wretched portmanteau of “stay” and “vacation” (and perhaps a silent “bullshit”). British media coverage has been intense. Every newspaper, every radio presenter – such as [...]

Workin’ on the Chain: 16 Reasons We Need Bikes

It’s the British National Bike Week – and on Thursday, I’ll be attending the University of York Cycle Fair (PDF). Please excuse me while I enthuse wildly on this subject. A Matter Of Fact Remember those long summer holidays where you bronzed your limbs by cycling helter-skelter down country paths, enjoying the movement of the [...]

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