‘Cycling’ magazine columnists. Peter Knottley and Rex Coley aka ‘Ragged Staff’ were regular columnists in the magazine ‘Cycling’. Rex had a wealth of humorous anecdotes to tell. And like Rex, Peter for his part had a vast knowledge of … Read More
A splashing good tour of north and mid Wales. Saturday 8th June 2019 I eventually left the comfort of my Llansanffraid Glan Conwy home late morning after delaying the start of my trip by 24 hours due to severe weather … Read More
Your editor Roy Spilsbury shuffles forward…… Around thirteen years ago in 2006, an Alan Johnson presented us with photocopies of this 19th century sketchbook diary , Alan, retired and living in Spain had had the copies in his possession since … Read More
Acknowledgement of source – Mari Jones, Daily Post A WW2 cycling memory from Easter 1941. Wartime Grimsby evacuee placed in Penmaenmawr feels homesick. Two 12 year old friends with their panniers filled with nothing but sweets, cycle 200 miles during … Read More
Lee Waters Following the appointment of Mark Drakeford as Welsh First Minister, his first appointments include former Sustrans Cymru CEO Lee Waters as Deputy Minster for Economy and Transport. An intriguing appointment. Lee is a long standing proponent of Active … Read More
A Local Hero. The world of cycling in Wilmslow Cheshire lost one of its heroes with the passing of Dale Langham at the age of 56yrs . Dale was Chair of the the local cycle campaign group CycleWilmslow. Over … Read More
Enter Matt&Mary Hodges Now into their seventies, Matt Hodges agrees he and his wife Mary are oddities- even among cyclists. He also agrees about the dangers of tribalism, but he’s not sure about those who believe in having a different … Read More
Our thanks go to the Daily Post and Llandudno Blind Veterans for the following editorial and 2 photos:- A blind World War II veteran has been presented with a prestigious honour for his part in the liberation of France. Retired … Read More
Tony Crimes (6th August 1952- 4th December 2016) Tony Crimes passed away suddenly aged 64 on the 4th December 2016. He was a man who served the community in many ways. The gathering of his friends for an occasion … Read More
The Sun Inn, Leintwardine – Memorial to Flossie Lane (1914-2009) A haven of old, thanks to Flossie Lane. If you are cycling the Welsh Marches, your trip will be incomplete if you fail to pop in for a pint at … Read More