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Soft Touch

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Oct 25, 2009, 2:02 pm
Never mind the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, the recession or MPs own expenses there are far more serious issues. MPs believe pavement cyclists should be targeted!!!!! MPs were told only a small numbe...
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Tail spin

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Oct 22, 2009, 2:15 pm
I have even gone to two spinning classes this week !!!!!!! Think I might be fighting back at SAD
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Slow moving depression

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Oct 18, 2009, 4:45 am
Being an Island the UK has a number of different weather systems that influence that our climate. We have the cold Arctic systems from the North, weak Continental systems from the east and in the Summ...
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Theres a flower in my Pedal

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Oct 13, 2009, 12:46 pm
As my cycle inactivity continues I find myself reading about cycling and looking at cycling clips on U Tube. I have promised myself that wheels will turn sometime soon.
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La bicicleta

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Oct 6, 2009, 3:45 pm
Watching this I found myself scrambling for my beree and neckless of garlic cloves Enjoy!!!!!
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Out in the cold

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Oct 4, 2009, 11:40 am
This weekend the American Mules are completing the Valero 2009 Alamo ride to the river in San Antonio. In fact as I turn on the central heating and put on a woolly jumper, they will be turning their p...
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La Bici

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Oct 3, 2009, 1:23 pm
Sometimes in Life you loose what you love, and sometimes its taken away from you
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Thoughts on my Bike

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Oct 1, 2009, 2:08 pm
Amazing and beautiful video
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Progressive thinking

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Sep 29, 2009, 11:50 am
Cyclists benefit from £14m 'hubs' Thousands of new bicycle parking spaces will be created at stations Plans for £14m of investment to improve facilities for cyclists who use railway station...
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Four seasons in one day

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Sep 27, 2009, 5:17 pm
This week has not been good for me.............. My pedals have not turned and my cycle of life has has hit a few puddles and potholes Hopefully normal service will be resumed soon. At least my video...
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'The Times' are changing

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Sep 27, 2009, 1:44 am
I find it really encouraging that nearly all of the more serious newspapers are regulary proving artricles about cycling. This is the latest one from The Times Cycling should be dull, not an extreme ...
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Wordless Wednesday - Comfort Zones

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Sep 23, 2009, 10:44 am
Some people follow a steady road Others just like to take risks Which one are you?
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End of Term Report

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Sep 20, 2009, 4:42 am
Having completed my last sportive of the year two weeks ago I find myself in a reflective mood. So reflective that my bike has become curious by its lack of activity and is staring to believe that it ...
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Edvald Boasson Hagen - The skys the Limit

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Sep 19, 2009, 2:37 am
Although close to 50 years old I am a relative novice to cycling, only taking it more seriously in the last few years. In many respects I feel that the same could be said about British cycling. For ye...
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Talking Heads

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Sep 17, 2009, 6:31 am
Cycle killer: David Byrne on the joys of cycling 'The physical sensation is exhilarating,' says the cycling enthusiast and musician (The Guardian) David Byrne has just published Bicycle Diari...
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Lancastrian Velo

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Sep 15, 2009, 10:58 am
Today Blackpool launched its on-street cycle hire scheme. For those not fully aquainted with Blackpool I have attached a short film parody. Blackpool was once a premier seaside resort on the North wes...
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Tales from the Darkside

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Sep 13, 2009, 8:42 am
Last week I completed the Manchester 100 mile sportive. It was an interesting and educational experience. It was also rather painful. Sometimes in life we 'bite off more than we can chew' This...
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voyage avec mon vélo

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Sep 4, 2009, 5:05 pm
One of my biggest passions apart from cycling is writing, poetry and the admiration of others scribbles with a pen or with keyboard. Sometime ago I set up another blog called the Lost Muse which featu...
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Welcome home

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Sep 3, 2009, 2:17 pm
I arrived back in England yesterday to be met with goose bumps. Not at the excitement of coming home but at the dramatic fall in the temperature from the barmy Houston to the chilly north of England. ...
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Hotter N Hell Part 2 - Hydration

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Aug 31, 2009, 8:08 am
Every cyclist will know that after a long ride there are some essential things that you should do to promote the best sort of recovery. These include warming down, stretching, resting but most importa...
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The Hotter N Hell Part 1

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Aug 30, 2009, 4:15 pm
At 0705 hrs a cannon fired across Scott Street, Witchita Falls to set the mules off on their very first organised centurion ride. 'The 2009 Hotter than Hell' From 0600 hrs we had queued up wi...
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Amarillo

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Aug 28, 2009, 1:54 pm
As we headed North today I was allowed to drive. Somwwhere between Dallas and Witchita Fall we stopped at a Gas station and some Fella came up to me and started singing I could not help him but ...
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Remember the Alamo

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Aug 27, 2009, 3:47 pm
Today we were meant to start our road trip to see the Alamo in San Antonio and then onto New Braunfels.To idly float down a river for two hours being chased by a case of beer. Culture and Coors what a...
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On the Road

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Aug 26, 2009, 5:04 pm
This week prior to the 'Hotter than Hell' Paddy decided that we needed to rest our bodies and prepare our minds. The first bit was fine by me as I sought to change the colour of my body from a...
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So you want to be a Mule ?

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Aug 24, 2009, 5:19 pm
Sometimes in life good things emerge from those that are perceived to be bad, where clouds reveal a true silver lining and the mythical Phoenix really does rise from the flames. Way back in April of t...
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It all comes out in the wash

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Aug 23, 2009, 3:05 pm
There is an expression that is often used which says 'It all comes out in the wash'. There are several different interpretations of this. One of these describes the situation in life when thin...
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Getting the right frequency

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Aug 22, 2009, 12:10 pm
One of the things I love about being in America and especially Texas is listening to local country radio stations. Country music seems to just fit perfectly with the environment and I totally understa...
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C'est arrive

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Aug 21, 2009, 8:51 pm
Simon showing Paddy a clean pair of Hooves................................ Paddy looks on in amazement!!!! Cursing the fact that he had wasted two bottles of his most expensive wine on trying to slo...
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Out with Lance for a ride in the Heather

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Aug 18, 2009, 11:42 am
As I am about to leave to go to Texas to ride my bike, Lance Armstrong has ensured the balance by coming over to ride. A fair exchange I think. About 300 people have joined an impromptu bike ride wit...
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Motorist dont always see what they dont expect to see.....

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Aug 17, 2009, 1:59 pm
BE SEEN !!!!!!!!!
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Sobering Sunday.

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Aug 16, 2009, 8:41 am
(My fundraising Daughters Poppy and Daisy) This weeks cycling has taken some what of a back step as I get myself ready for my departure to Houston. Although I don't leave Beverley until Wednesday...
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Hotter than Hell 2009 - The Brits are warming to the idea

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Aug 15, 2009, 4:51 am
Four days to go till.................................... Two Weeks till...............................Hotter than Hell with the first ever participation of the Mules. And then..........................
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Thoughtful Thursday

philip s. posted an article on Cycling the MS 150 - Aug 13, 2009, 2:32 pm
My virtual ride to Houston has taken me into New Orleans. My first glimpse of this vibrant city came years before on a James Boand film 'Live and Let Die'. I was captivated by the scenes of &#...
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About Me

I am a balding,overweight, middle aged man whose mid-life crisis is like 'Groundhog day'. However to compensate for this I like going on adventures with my Mule called 'Scott'.Scott is not really a Mule and has two wheels.However there are similarities. He is expected to carry the weight of the world, my troubles, expectations and rotund frame without complaint.He is also very stuborn when you try and force him up steep gradients.
I also like to write hence my blog.
I dream of being a two wheeled althlete even if its just in my age catergory.
I love hills and climbing them and cycling at breakneck speed down the other side.
Each year I proclaim - This is my year. It has not happened yet. However don't rule me and the Mule out for this year.
If Lance Armstrong can make a comeback, I can.
Watch out you veterans I will be chasing your wheel. I try to do a number of endurance charity rides each year including the Houston to Austin MS 150 in April, joining my twin brother who lives in Houston, this year I am also doing the Hotter than Hell again in Texas in August.Whether I cycle fast or faster it will be fun trying and I will attempt to entertain you with my blog along the way.

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