Category Archives: Transportation

Is it the right of all of us to move around the planet freely, or is it a privelege of the richer countries which, when abused, has environmental and social impact beyond the obvious traffic jam?

What Does a Cycle Tour in France sound Like?

Posted on August 1, 2023 by thebikeguy61

Hello there, no need to ask that question anymore. Because here is what it does indeed sound like. Enjoy! As always, be well, and follow your heart to never get lost! Peace, Joe

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Get Inspeered!

Posted on November 17, 2022 by thebikeguy61

Hello all, I hope this finds you well. What exactly is inspeered? You gotta watch the video to find out, but it’s worth the short journey to meet up once again with Diane and Theo to see what part three … Continue reading →

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Electric bikes, the only way forward?

Posted on July 28, 2022 by thebikeguy61

Technology takes us on many journeys, in the case of the electric bike, those journeys can be fast and fun, but like anything in our modern life, we need to look at the whole picture before we make decisions that … Continue reading →

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The wheel keeps spinning!

Posted on June 30, 2022 by thebikeguy61

Hello there, I hope this finds you all well. I have just had the pleasure of catching up with an old friend. It reminded me of the importance of staying in touch and appreciating the circle of life. What a … Continue reading →

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TTRP TV

Posted on January 25, 2022 by thebikeguy61

Hello everyone, hope you are as well as can be! Someone recently told me they had a dream about me starting some sort of TV show or podcast. I’m techno unsavvy, and kinda like it that way, but there is … Continue reading →

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Where the heck is Brittany?

Posted on March 14, 2021 by thebikeguy61

Life as a family of three was our key to more adventure than we could had ever imagined would happen after the third pregnancy test in a tent in Holland threw a big U-turn into our cycle route throughout Europe. … Continue reading →

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How did I get here?

Posted on August 24, 2020 by thebikeguy61

I was on a short cycling trip from where my son Louis works in a bike shop deeper in the Pyrenees back home to the foothills of those same mountains. I kept on having these ‘Holy S#!t’ moments saying to … Continue reading →

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Where’s my pump?

Posted on June 14, 2020 by thebikeguy61

Hello everyone, Hope all is well. I met Joel yesterday and had to share his idea with the wider world. Bike geeks stay tuned!! Finally bringing the frame bike pump to market and his ideas on self-sufficient cycling are definitely … Continue reading →

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In the Shadow of Skyscrapers!

Posted on June 5, 2020 by thebikeguy61

So where do you go after a magical year of living in the shadow of castles? To live in the shadows of skyscrapers! After receiving a job offer of a three day work week, housing included, our life changed drastically … Continue reading →

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In the Shadow of Castles.

Posted on May 11, 2020 by thebikeguy61

In March 2000 when our first child was born, we weren’t too sure about anything, much like any new parents. To ensure we were really stepping into the unknown, we decided heading down to a small village in rural France … Continue reading →

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