Author Archives: Clive Andrews

Barenaked Ladies – Brighton, 5th April 2007

Posted on April 10, 2007 by Clive Andrews

Watching the Barenaked Ladies at Brighton Dome on Thursday was possibly the most fun I’ve had in front of a live band. I can’t remember the exact set list; a combination of excitement, ignorance and a touch of alcohol puts … Continue reading →

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Vehicle Watch – "25"

Posted on April 5, 2007 by Clive Andrews

There seem to be more and more of these stickers appearing in car windows. They are based on a simple premise: that most car theft is perpetrated by those under the age of 25. With this in mind, anyone over … Continue reading →

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Nike Cycling: Not Doing It Anymore

Posted on April 3, 2007 by Clive Andrews

It looks like Nike’s relationship with the sport of cycling may be coming to an end. BikeBiz have announced the end of Nike’s tie-up with Trek, the largest bike company in the US, with whom they market their cycling clothing … Continue reading →

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Spring Forward

Posted on March 26, 2007 by Clive Andrews

The clocks have gone forward an hour.British Summer Time is upon us. Simon was very excited about this, so he, Frazer and I rode on the first of 2007’s ‘extended’ evenings. The following morning, as I washed my bike outside … Continue reading →

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A Plea to my Cycling Friends

Posted on March 25, 2007 by Clive Andrews

I like riding bikes. I like taking photos. And above all, I love spending time with my friends. When all three come together, and I find myself photographing friends on bikes, I’m rarely happier. But, I need to issue a … Continue reading →

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Newspaper Snobbery

Posted on March 24, 2007 by Clive Andrews

My name is Clive and I am a newspaper snob. There you go – I’ve said it. Anyone who knows me knows my thoughts on the tabloid press. I can’t help but feel that the views espoused in titles like … Continue reading →

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Stow Me The Money!

Posted on March 17, 2007 by Clive Andrews

howies are a Wales-based clothing company making some very nice stuff aimed at bikers/skaters/paddlers/dreamers who have a few quid in their back pockets. Their approach is very much about having fun and doing the right thing. Their website and catalogues … Continue reading →

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Bring on the Spring

Posted on March 15, 2007 by Clive Andrews

The arrival of spring, and then summer, has always meant a lot to me, but I’ve been thinking about it lots recently. Living by the sea it’s somehow easier to appreciate the passing of the seasons. Harsh winters of crashing … Continue reading →

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Keep It Simple, Stupid!

Posted on March 12, 2007 by Clive Andrews

I’ve just spent the last few weeks trying to re-establish a wireless connection in the flat in which I live. We recently changed broadband providers and the migration from our old set-up to our new one has been less than … Continue reading →

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Off-Road Utopia

Posted on February 22, 2007 by Clive Andrews

Last weekend was one of our several-times-a-year mountain biking trips. The first significant trip of 2007. The destination for this springtime adventure? South Wales. The purpose-built, manufactured trails of Brechfa and Glyncorrwg, near Port Talbot. A superb weekend. Largely thanks … Continue reading →

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