Hi folks. It seems like months since we last spoke – mainly because it has been months! I completed the bike ride, went to the fringe, spent time unemployed, got a job, moved in to a new house with Lizzie, ran a talent show and fell in love with the West Wing. But today, I’d … More Why I’m ditching the wheels
There isn’t much to say about this book. One interesting fact that stands out, and perhaps ironically gives reason to my love of transport history. Railways in the uk, and most of the world, use a track gauge (width between the rails) of 4ft 81/2. This is not some scientifically derived figure giving optimum performance … More Parallel lines
Ok, so this is it. With only 5 days before jumping on my bicycle this is the last pre-ride update. Life is currently extremely busy, to the point of serious stress. In 2 days I will be leaving my current job and my current house on the same day (and after 4 years, there is … More 5 days to go!
Crikey. Doesn’t time fly. Luckily, training is going really well. I’ve hit all of my targets for the last month and am now regularly hitting 70 miles. Just today I cycled to Llandudno and back. On the logistics side everything is also hunkey dorey. Every night is sorted and I’m really glad that I haven’t … More 2 weeks to go!
With 3 weeks to go before day 1 of the bike ride everything is beginning more and more real. Long considered logistics are now becoming reality, and if I’m honest it’s all a tad scary. Here are some of my worries, and a few desperate pleas for help. (There is also some elation at having … More HELP!!! (3 weeks to go!)
John Green, The Fault in our Stars, 2012 It’s a rare achievement for a book to gain such fame so as to become part of the national conversation. Durnig my lifetime barely a handful of titles have achieved such a critical mass of support. The Harry Potter Trilogy, the Hunger Games, 50 Shades of Grey, maybe … More The Fault in our Stars
Tomorrow marks the 70th anniversary of D-day, perhaps the last major day for remembering the Second World War alongside veterans. As a bit of a history geek I have always taken an interest in World War 2 – the politics, the social impact, the everyday reality, and the sacrifice. It can be really hard to … More D-day + 70
Hi everyone. Over the last two weeks Students in Bangor have been debating the No More Page 3 campaign, and whether or not Bangor Students’ Union should support this campaign. We’ve put out more than 15 different student/graduate written articles in the run up to the debate, highlighting different angles and arguments, with the intention of … More No More Page 3 arguments
Time cracks on! With less than 2 months to go various odds and sods are coming together – although I could still do with a bit more training… Logistics wise I’ve finally planned a route, setting out the key waypoints and overnight stops, including where I am still in need of accommodation – to keep … More Less than 2 months to go!
As President of a Students’ Union, I spend my time working for current students on big issues like welfare support, academic facilities, and the cost of living. Yet, as I come to the end of my time in Bangor I feel it’s time to write some angry words about life outside studentopia. This is partly … More Money, London, and a housing market that just isn’t working.
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