The Mechanic has been playing this game for over 20 years, he started it in his youth whilst cycling with a South London Cycling Club. Continue reading “Sprinting for town signs”
Which way are you going?
I’ve recently noticed a growing trend for rather casual hand-signalling by cyclists. Continue reading “Which way are you going?”
If we go any slower I’m going to fall off
Last weekend the Mechanic and I were driving from London to Monmouth. Continue reading “If we go any slower I’m going to fall off”
Pedalling in Sauerkraut
‘Pedaler dans la Choucroute’, I discovered this french phrase in a charming illustrated book, recently released – Speaking in Tongues: Curious Expressions from around the World, by Ella Frances Sanders.
Continue reading “Pedalling in Sauerkraut”
Road-side bike repairs
For those of you who have read previous posts from The Small Hall, you may have noticed that I refer to my husband as the Mechanic. He’s not actually a real mechanic, he’s a design consultant by day. Continue reading “Road-side bike repairs”
I’m the queen of the castle…and not the dirty rascal
The Mechanic proposed, what initially sounded like a romantic night away at a smart hotel…that was until I realised that he was suggesting we cycle there. Continue reading “I’m the queen of the castle…and not the dirty rascal”
Note to self
To be read August 2020 Continue reading “Note to self”
Mallorca without a bike
Mallorca has become a mecca for cyclists. The island’s mild winters, and pleasant temperatures are a short flight from London. My very first proper cycling holiday was in Mallorca, the next year followed with my first cycling sportive, the Mallorca 167. Continue reading “Mallorca without a bike”
Are you wearing your gilet?
‘Your clothes are at the end of your bed!’
The Small Hall 