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stevecowles
Apr 6, 20211 min read
Chicken & Noodle Soup
I found some skin and boneless chicken thighs on the knock-down shelf at Tesco a couple of days ago for a matter of a few pence so they...
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stevecowles
Apr 5, 20216 min read
Buying an eBike - My Advice
I have got several 'normal' bikes but the one I use the most in an eBike which I currently use most days although I did have a few weeks...
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stevecowles
Mar 28, 20211 min read
Motorists and Cyclists - Living Together
There is often a lot of antagonism between motorists and cyclists on social media, this seems to have increased since the first lockdown,...
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stevecowles
Mar 27, 20212 min read
Bike DIY Disc-Brake Pad Change
I took the rear wheel off Boris (my NCM Moscow Plus) to swap the tube out as I find it easier to do this and then repair them for use as...
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stevecowles
Mar 27, 20211 min read
Today was a mistake, my mistake
I went for a bike ride today, I was only planning on going into town but got a bit excited and ended up in the next town (Workington)...
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stevecowles
Mar 22, 20211 min read
How far can I ride for £1
I've had my ebike for quite some time now and thought it would be interesting to work out how far I can typically travel on it for one...
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stevecowles
Mar 18, 20211 min read
Last-Mile Delivery Challenge
I have just watched an interesting video on a potential solution for last-mile delivery. These vehicles by EAV look great and offer a...
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stevecowles
Mar 13, 20211 min read
The Lewis Trilogy by Peter May (Audible)
Back when I spent many hours driving for work, I used Audible a lot. Although I generally read books instead these days, audiobooks are a...
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stevecowles
Mar 7, 20213 min read
Reunited with Lost Possessions
The other day, I was walking up the kill-hill when I spotted a small reflective leg band, just like the ones I normally use to keep the...
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stevecowles
Mar 3, 20211 min read
DI Nikki Galena Books by Joy Ellis
I have just finished reading the 12 book DI Nikki Galena series by Joy Ellis. I actually read the first two a couple of years ago but...
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stevecowles
Feb 25, 20212 min read
The Great Plague of 2004
Since we are in the middle of a pandemic it is probably a good time to mention the only other plague I have witnessed, plus I was...
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stevecowles
Feb 23, 20212 min read
A Taxing Problem
I noticed yet another Facebook post the other day, complaining that the major online retailers (Amazon in this case) are not paying...
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stevecowles
Feb 19, 20212 min read
Why Blog?
So I've got a blog and you have been kind enough to read it, but why do I do it? Does it have a meaning, is it just an egotistical...
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stevecowles
Feb 18, 20212 min read
Fifteen's not Mean
Time to be slightly controversial. Guess we have all heard the "Twenty's Plenty" slogan for some 'extreme' speed limits in residential...
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stevecowles
Feb 3, 20211 min read
DI Nick Dixon books by Damien Boyd
Across the Covid-19 lockdown periods; we have been a bit restricted on our leisure choices, especially when the weather is poor. I'm not...
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stevecowles
Jan 29, 20212 min read
Bike Tyre Sizes - Confused?
I need to start thinking about some tyres for a bike project I'm working on so have been wondering what to fit. The bike in question is...
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stevecowles
Jan 21, 20211 min read
Lentil & Bacon Soup
Another soup maker recipe, I make this one quite often. Cheap and tasty, it has been added to my recipes page. Overview Timing: 35...
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stevecowles
Jan 19, 20211 min read
Carrot & Parsnip Soup
I fancied some soup so had a quick look in the fridge to see what I'd got to play with and came up with this one. It was very good and...
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stevecowles
Jan 14, 20212 min read
Thought I was fitter
Since we are now in lockdown our exercise options are more limited. Also, I have actually not used any of my bikes yet this year due to...
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stevecowles
Jan 12, 20212 min read
Managing Unexpected eBike Costs
I'm in a few eBike groups on Facebook, a theme which has come up a few times is the 'disaster' of a sudden unexpected cost if a motor or...
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