Author: Tim Moss
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Bicycle Karma
Priory Lane is a perfectly straight stretch of concrete connecting Upper Richmond Road with Richmond Park. To one side of the road, mounted on the pavement, runs a two-way bicycle lane. Turning left into Priory Lane from Richmond Road, if you want to get onto the bike path, you have to cut across both lanes…
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Mile Diary #1 – Not enough lycra
Warning: This article contains references to, and discussion of, the term “chafe”. Those under 18 and/or of a weak constitution are advised to seek advice before reading Why does this always happen? I’m late. Cycling through rain back from Guildford. On the train back from London. Discussing the terms of another voluntary position (are any…
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How to camp anywhere and not get busted – Six of the Best, November 2009
Here are some blog entries from other peoples’ websites that I have enjoyed in the last month and think that you might too: How to camp anywhere and not get busted – Ride Earth Get rid of 10 things – Alastair Humphreys Apparent risk and actual risk – Seth Godin How to Hold Your Breath…
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Consider this your excuse
It would be fair to say that I like doing things that other people often consider weird. Taking cold showers, swimming outdoors and dragging tyres spring to mind, as do most of the things on this page. I PULLED TYRES to train for a planned North Pole trip. It’s the standard training method for that…
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Omelettes, the struggle and life – The Quarter Master, September 2009
At the end of each quarter, I will be listing some of the favourite articles as selected by the web master (that’s me). The astute reader will notice that the title says September despite the fact that we’re well into November. That’s because I only just thought of the idea. It also means it’s a…
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Next Challenge News (October 2009)
Here’s October’s newsletter. A bit late? True. But you if you want to guarantee they arrive on time, just sign up! Can’t see the flashy reader above? Try here instead.
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Guest Blog: Expedition Clayoquot – Forest Free-Running
The Clayoquot team from UCL have recently returned from Vancouver Island and, by the sounds of things, a few close encounters with its flora and fauna. Here’s another entry they’ve kindly written for me: Since our first blog from the civilization of Nainaimo, we set off across the island along the treacherous ‘Highway 4’ –…
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My Subtle Epiphany
Eureka moments don’t happen. There’s no such thing as a split-second moment of inspiration or a lightning strike, flash bulb of an idea. At least, not for me. Instead, there’s a kind of slow creeping realisation. A subtle epiphany that strikes with the alacrity of treacle off a spoon. – My train’s due in 8…