Wednesday 13 March 2024

BWC 2024!

The news dropped that the Brompton World Championships 2024 is going to happen over the weekend of 21 - 23 June. 

Further details will be announced soon and it is rather good that the premier bike manufacturer with thousands of fans might have the opportunity to experience the joys of all things Brompton. 

I feel that everyone will be watching this one from near and far. 

Until next time, stay safe out there!



Friday 8 March 2024

My blog views - wow!

My humble blog began as an online diary for me to record all my Brompton adventures. I still regard it as this and I know I have a loyal and healthy following, but in the last 6 month or so my views have skyrocketed!

Last month I recorded the highest monthly page views in the life of this blog. This month is set to equal it, and you never know, better it. I am not really the sort of chap that looks at the page views or any of the other statistics available but I had noticed the increase. Delving deeper into it all, it seems I have my usual healthy following in the UK and Europe but like many a UK rock band wanting to break into the USA, I think I have. In addition to this, I have done pretty well in the Far East. 

I doubt whether I will pay a great deal of attention to this all again for many months, however, it is good to know that there is a readership for my ramblings. 

Until next time, stay safe out there people!

Saturday 2 March 2024

Rain and your Brompton

Rain! Recently it seems as if it has done nothing but rain and we haven't even reached April when April showers are a such a thing, it is a saying. I thought I would explore the sometimes touchy subject of rain and ones Brompton bicycle. 

Those clouds look ominous!

February 2024 is now on record as being the wettest in 200 years. A long time! If you live in the UK you are pretty used to it. The subject of the weather generally, what it has been like, predictions of what it is going to be like are topics of conversations. The opening lines when meeting new people can be the state of the weather. Standing at a bus stop (I don't but you get the idea) and engaging in smalltalk can be all about how hot, cold, wet, windy (or all of these) if oft used to fill awkward silences. Many weather presenters have become celebrities in their own right. You get the idea. 

I actually don't mind the rain at all. If you have read my blog for a while, you may remember me mentioning my dearly departed mum. She never let the rain stop be doing anything and would get us all out no matter how heavily it fell. I suppose I am very much the same now. I do draw the line at some of my Brompton bikes however. 

My Orange Titanium is my summer Brompton and a do not really like taking it out in bad weather. My other Brompton bikes I don't mind. I have a friend who loves their Brompton Electric and especially when it rains. He always tells me that in driving rain - often with an accompanying strong headwind - the power from the motor up front is nothing short of joyous. 

Not for the wet stuff!

Any Brompton is more than capable of being used when raining but many decide not to, or get another one they can use when raining. It is all rather silly. What do you think?

Until next time, stay safe out there people!