Archives for the 'transport and travel' Category
Get out and walk
Wednesday, February 28th, 2007
It is all too easy to get around London. People take the tube from a to b without thinking about where these places are in real life. Afterall, the tube map is an abstraction of real life. I particularly enjoyed the walking tube map of London (via some art students). It tells you how long [...]
Happy New Train
Sunday, February 11th, 2007
On 2nd January we were greeted by widespread rail fare rises in London. For example, a return ticket to work increased in price by in excess of 23% (from £3.00 up to £3.70). I wrote to my local operator, First Capital Connect, about these rises and was politely told: “As our fares are so low, [...]
Great British
Sunday, October 1st, 2006
Today I experienced spectacular (Great) British weather. In fact, it felt monumental. Driving rain, thunder and lightning over head. During the 8 mile cycle home I was concerned about getting trench foot. But perhaps more surprising than rain in the UK was that during this intense rainy spell I was offered a lift by two [...]
Tour of Britain in London
Sunday, September 17th, 2006
Unfortunately, due to a holiday getting in the way, I missed the deadline for the Cycling Weekly Tour of Britain photo competition. Although I won’t win, you can see the photos.
Hebridean spring
Saturday, May 27th, 2006
After a mammoth few months of non-stop working, last week brought a brief but incredible trip to the Outer Hebrides. After a rail journey to Oban, we caught a ferry to Lochboisdale (South Uist). We then cycled up through Benbecula, North Uist, Berneray, South Harris, Scalpay and back via Skye. Photos are now available, highlights [...]
it’s a wrap
Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006
In preparation for a forthcoming short trip to the Hebrides, Dawes 2 got a makeover at the weekend. At last, the red and black marbled handlebar tape was replaced (in a team effort style with sarah) with plain black. And it looks great. Dawes 2 seemed happy with a clean and miniservice too.
a prize
Thursday, April 20th, 2006
Would you reward this man?
the technology knows best
Thursday, April 20th, 2006
The Guardian has a great story about drivers following their satnav over road signs and common sense. It seems that when a computer tells you to drive through water 1.2m deep, many believe it is a good idea.
megatrain hits bristol
Monday, April 3rd, 2006
megatrain now takes you from bristol to london for 1 pound! (only once per day, and not on sundays). that is the cost of just 3 first class stamps (nearly).
a side note
Friday, February 17th, 2006
Further to my last post.. I phoned First to confirm the details of my journey as the information on their web site is ambiguous. I wanted to determine: the fare if it is possible to board the bus on the busiest street for buses in Edinburgh It should come as no surprise that the customer [...]