Brompton – the mad invention that became one of Britain’s biggest success stories

Moreover, like other objects that develop a faddish following, there is something slightly love-hate about the Brompton – it’s as much an object of opinion as objet…

What riding an e-bike actually does to your health

However, various studies elsewhere have highlighted the high proportion of e-bike casualties among the fallen. In 2019, the German insurer Allianz released figures that suggested the five-year…

Pedal-pushers have taken over British roads – even as a cyclist, I think it’s time to rein them in

And yet… Is it any wonder we feel as if the cyclists are taking over? In 2020, the National Cycle Network recorded 12,739 miles of signed routes,…

How to have a midlife adventure – the ultimate guide to active holidays for baby boomers

Baby boomers have redefined every decade we have lived in – and now we are redefining ageing. We’ve had the kids, the marriages, the divorces, the promotions,…

Along for the Ride with David O’Doherty, review: middle-aged men, Lycra and chitchat

During the pandemic, my husband became a cyclist. It started small: bike rides to the park with the kids. Then, the purchase of a more expensive bike….