TIRES: Which ones should you choose for touring? A few bike shops give their suggestions.KEEPING CLEAN: Take a dip, wash under a tap or visit a hammam. There are many ways to keep clean on tour.GERMANY: An excellent choice for your first bike tour in Europe, with its bike paths, castles and many rivers.
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The Canadian city of Toronto doesn’t have a reputation as a bike touring destination. But Toronto local Allan Stokell says there’s plenty for cyclists to explore. In this week’s 10 questions, Allan talks about bike touring in and around Toronto. read more...

 

Archive for September, 2005

We Won!

Posted September 14th, 2005
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Pietersen Celebrating

England won the Ashes! Cue happiness in the streets and a victory parade on Tuesday, which Andrew went to see.

Brick Lane

Posted September 11th, 2005
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 Brick Lane SignA little Saturday afternoon trip down to Brick Lane. As in most cases food is a priority when travelling to this area of London. The Curry Festival starts today, so I think we’ll manage a trip to see this spectacle, and sample some different curries.

Cricket Mad

Posted September 10th, 2005
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On the Reuters Big Screen

Just a quick shot I took of people watching the latest Ashes test on the big Reuters screen in Canary Wharf on Friday. The whole country has gone cricket mad — even me — since England started winning against the Aussies in this series. But the last game is on now and it doesn’t look good. There may be more than a few glum faces around on Monday morning!