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Friday, November 15, 2024

The Cycling Column: Towpaths

I love the canal, so I have to love the towpath, obviously. The fresh clean aromas and calming sounds are so relaxing and provide serenity in my otherwise truly chaotic life. I have found the resplendent surroundings are best experienced on two wheels. I am intrigued by the history...
People in Sherborne, Blandford, Lyme Regis and Shaftesbury need help to use digital technology. There is no need to be an IT expert, just an interest in helping people and basic knowledge of computers and phones. Digital Champions are volunteers that support people to learn basic computer skills. Around 70,000 people...

Cycling Column: Cycle Paths

A large number of cyclists oppose funding of bike paths, because they feel the money could be better spent elsewhere, like improving roads and educating the public on sharing the road. One very common argument is that building bike paths convinces cars that you don't belong on the road,...
The past couple of weeks have been dominated by the sensational news that Sky have disclosed they’re pulling out of their sponsorship of the enigma that is Team Sky. The team are facing an uncertain future after media company Sky announced it will withdraw its backing at the end...

“Say Cheese”

Thanks to Lell Gee If you have a pic that wasn't supposed to happen send them our way.

A laugh out loud moment

https://twitter.com/MrCliveC/status/1054442830624579585

The stench of ‘progress’

One of the best ways to enjoy Dorset is by mountain bike. You gather the sights, sounds and smells of your journey while burning off a bit of flab on longer trips of 10+ miles that would otherwise take you several hours on foot. Let’s focus on some smells...
Cycling fallacies are prevalent but it does appear that the perception is that the only people who cycle are middle-class white men (MAMILs), it’s utter nonsense, in the same vain as ‘I’m too old to cycle”, “We’re not Dutch or Danish”, “Cycling isn’t safe”, the list is endless and...
Maria Parker - Harris has been crowned Mrs Enchanting World in major international charitable pageant win. Bournemouth, Dorset, March 25th, 2018: Former Mrs Dorset - Maria Parker - Harris is bringing home her the international pageant crown after flying the flag for Dorset and winning Mrs Enchanting World. Maria Parker-Harris...
So yesterday was the start of The Dorset Devils Wheelchair Basketball Club which is run by The Dorset Destroyers Wheelchair Rugby Club to give more disabled people in Dorset the opportunity to play a competitive sport. 9 people attended the soft launch and it was very well received. Chesil...