Motorists in Ireland are most likely to change their car every 3 to 5 years – that’s according to a survey recently conducted by Aviva Insurance. Of course, there are some people who keep the same car for 10 years or more and only change when their car fails – and there are others that […]
When I pulled on the brake lever for my front wheel, I was getting nothing. I could see brake mechanism moving towards the wheel rim, but the brake pads were so badly worn that they no longer gripped the wheel at all. It was clear that I couldn’t stop the bike safely, so it was […]
I can’t help but look enviously upon those people with front-bucket cargo bikes – especially the electric assist ones! I’d love to be able to post a photo of me carrying a Christmas tree on my bike – even though we have a fake tree that lives in the attic – or perhaps showing an […]
A week ago I took delivery of my new Gazelle HeavyDutyNL e-bike from the Dutch Bike Shop, and I absolutely love it! It’s the first electric bike that I’ve owned, and it’s a revelation to me how lovely it is to ride. The upright Dutch style is very comfortable, and the electrical assist helps me […]
