Author: magicroundabout

I'm a Swindon-based web developer cyclist, gardener, husband, and newbie dad. I write about all that, and a whole load more.

  • A Boris Bike Adventure

    2011-09-09

    I'm sure a thousand and one people have written about Boris Bike experiences, but I think I have some useful insight after my first go on London's newest mode of public transport, so I'm going to share anyway.

  • Cycle on the roads, or else…

    2011-08-19

    I’m being kept awake and was catching up on Facebook when I read this ridiculous article: http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/9201293.___Cycle_on_the_roads_or_else/ The Facebook post asked for comments. I wrote this in response: SO many things wrong with the comments from the police. First of all I’m totally with Andy, cyclists should obey the law. There’s no excuse for illegally […]

  • Thinking Hard about Helmets

    2011-07-25

    James Cracknell has created a video in which he makes a passionate plea for people to wear cycle helmets. But is the helmet-wearing issue as simple as he makes it out to be?

  • All change – Sky to Virgin Media

    2011-06-13

    So, life's a bit different now to how it was a few months ago. I'm earning less and working from home, so it's time to review a few things. And one change worthy of mention is my broadband supplier.

  • Celebration or Convenience?

    2011-06-10

    It now seems that it's my responsibility to publish the fact that it's my birthday. This is a new piece of knowledge to me. I've always assumed that people put these things in their calendars anyway. What other assumptions that I have about the world might have changed because of social media?

  • Routine

    2011-05-30

    I’m a far-from-compulsively over-organised person and I like to think that I’m quite balanced: we need to be organised to get things done, but being TOO organised can, in my opinion, hinder your work. But…it’s gotten a little too chaotic around here. I’m not overloaded. It’s actually been quite quiet of late. But with working […]

  • What Bike?

    2011-04-19

    The weather this spring is good and fuel prices are high, so it's the ideal time to consider the question "Could I cycle to work?" and, if so, what sort of bike should I get?