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152/365 Pedalling to Paisley – what I learned

June 1, 2013 By Ellen

Blimey, the lack of rain must have upset the balance of my mind or something, but today nothing else would do but to go for a bike ride… with Boy Two. I was inspired by one of the Panther’s colleagues who had ridden from Bridge of Weir to Gourock with the intention of getting the train […]

Filed Under: 365, 365 photos, cycling, Paisley, sustrans.

What’s next year’s challenge going to be?

December 15, 2012 By Ellen

  It’s good to have something to aim for – something in the year to give a sense of forward process as the months and days zip past.    In previous years I’ve done 10Ks, half marathons, climbed mountains, walked through the night and written a book. Not at the same time, of course.    […]

Filed Under: 2013, Ben Nevis, Bucket list, challenge, charity, cycling, kayaking., marathon, Moonwalk, riding, walking

Pedal for Scotland: things I learned

September 10, 2012 By Ellen

Last minute adjustments to the banner Made it!  Wheely busy at the People’s Palace Waiting for the off Finally we can see the start Today I know how Mr Tumnus feels. The bottom half of my body feels rather like it belongs to another creature. I haven’t found a magic portal to another world – our […]

Filed Under: bike, cycling, Edinburgh, Freshnlo Pedal for Scotland, glasgow, other things I have learned

Who would want pants like these? Cycling for happiness

August 21, 2012 By Ellen

There are some new knickers in my wardrobe. They are possibly the biggest bloomers I’ve ever owned and the competition is tough.Have you ever noticed how the quantity of fabric in one’s pants increases in proportion with the passing years. As an octogenarian I expect to be able keep my chin warm by pulling up […]

Filed Under: bike, cycling, Cycling Scotland, mental health, padded bottom, Pedal for Scotland

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