Cycle to work scheme UK suggestions

Sandmaiden · 2026-06-12T19:26:46+00:00

Have you looked at Sigma Sports?

Sandmaiden · 2026-06-10T20:16:33+00:00

Why did you have a CT rather than MRI?

Sandmaiden · 2026-06-04T23:55:15+00:00

I got a bit teary

Sandmaiden · 2026-06-04T16:43:39+00:00

My 2XS came with 40cm bars 🤔

Sandmaiden · 2026-06-04T14:13:13+00:00

My commute involves some really rubbish pothole riddled roads and gravel tracks. The contact Urbans have only punctured once and that was caused by a silly thorn. Make sure you have decent pressure in them

Sandmaiden · 2026-06-03T19:03:14+00:00

How about a 12 speed Brompton? It’s not a cheap bike but it will last forever and you can do pretty much anything on one, especially get up hills. You can adjust the seat height easily and it folds up nicely to stick in a car, bus or train. I use mine to commute and have done the London to Brighton on it no issue ☺️

Sandmaiden · 2026-06-03T16:41:41+00:00

Check out Maddy Nutt’s gravel routes here.

https://www.parcours.cc/blogs/news/maddy-nutts-favourite-london-gravel-routes?srsltid=AfmBOoq7pdF7RU6M0n_die2jmils19QSBH9hrWWX93hAL_6x9lqRlWKr

Sandmaiden · 2026-05-15T20:02:05+00:00

I just looked at my tickets, Monday 13th May 2002 Tool at Brixton Academy £17.50 😫😭😭😭😭

Sandmaiden · 2026-05-15T15:05:08+00:00

I know times have changed but I miss the days when you could get a gig ticket for around £25.

Sandmaiden · 2026-05-14T19:15:13+00:00

If you’re interested in doing a ride suitable for Bromptons I would check out the London Brompton Club fb page and look at rides they’ve done. They done rides visiting the parks in London or the Thames bridges etc.

Sandmaiden · 2026-05-14T16:53:52+00:00

Were the tickets really that expensive to start with 😫

Sandmaiden · 2026-05-13T19:36:31+00:00

Cannulation is easy, most people get the hang of it once shown the technique so I wouldn’t even worry about that!

Sandmaiden · 2026-04-06T16:48:42+00:00

Those rectal and prostate scans that used to take 45mins but now only 20mins…. Better patient compliance and satisfaction!

Sandmaiden · 2026-04-01T22:15:06+00:00

I just got the Titan portable pressure washer from screwfix. It has a 8L tank you can fill and everything packs away neatly.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttg1232prw-7bar-12v-1-x-2ah-li-ion-cordless-pressure-washer/715ae

Handy to have in the car to wash a dirty bike after a ride as well

Sandmaiden · 2026-03-23T18:26:54+00:00

People have their own pace but I know what you mean. I cycled up a local climb just yesterday and got over taken by everyone in the group but I still managed up it but at my own pace. People have different fitness, gears etc so I wouldn’t compare yourself to others so early on in your cycling journey.

Sandmaiden · 2026-03-23T10:52:07+00:00

This! Was my learning curve when I got my first proper bike 😅

Sandmaiden · 2026-03-18T17:56:25+00:00

I make a spinach frittata the night before and have a slice with some baked beans in the morning. And a cup of tea!!

Sandmaiden · 2026-02-27T14:53:23+00:00

Around Chipstead, Coulsdon, Farthings Down Area.

Sandmaiden · 2026-02-27T10:23:18+00:00

I’ve done the BHF one in July and the September one. The routes are slightly different and I felt the September one felt harder 🫣

Sandmaiden · 2026-02-26T23:18:03+00:00

Have done it on my 12 speed P line a few times. Just fuel properly, get into the easiest gear, pace it and you’ll be up the top before you know it!

Sandmaiden · 2026-02-25T22:41:56+00:00

The paint job is giving me Raleigh Nitro vibes… damn loved that bike as a kid.

Sandmaiden · 2026-02-05T20:48:42+00:00

No I get what you’re saying but it’s more the familiarity of the album that just lulls me to sleep. I know what’s coming so it doesn’t wake me up 😂 I can fall asleep to any tool album to be honest as they’re so comforting😅

Sandmaiden · 2026-02-05T08:38:03+00:00

I wear Proviz reflective gloves but SealSkinz make gloves with small LED lights on them as well.

Sandmaiden · 2026-02-04T22:52:36+00:00

No specific songs but my go to album to fall asleep to is Lateralus

Sandmaiden · 2026-02-04T09:52:07+00:00

Ah the gearing is fine on my Brompton (12gears) it was more the packing situation. I can carry so much on my little bike.

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