Ten tips for the forthcoming Brompton World Championships 2026

I hope that you are coping with the ongoing hotter weather. On a more serious note, it does confirm certain life choices. I do not travel on an aeroplane, have a hybrid car and use public transport, walk or cycle more than I use said car. As for the cycling, it is, of course, a Brompton, and owning one allows entry into the greatest sporting event of the year! The Brompton World Championships is but a step away, so I thought I would provide some thoughts about how one might prepare for race day – perhaps centred on a gentleman’s point of view.

Interesting London locations on a Brompton

Last Sunday I joined Ross and a few others for the seventh installment of the ‘Quite Interesting Ride’ series. The gentleman that is Ross puts on some wonderful Sunday rides, and they are without doubt my favourites - despite the fact that he occasionally strays into south London rather than my more familiar north London. These rides are better than any London guided tour you could go on, and I really do think that he could make a living from them. 

Gilbert House Pens hybrid fountain pen review

I thought I would post another pen review as this new addition is rather lovely. Do not worry, there will be the usual Brompton related post on Sunday. 

As many of you know, I have a bit of a fondness for fountain pens. Following a significant wedding anniversary a few days ago, Mrs Orange kindly allowed me to treat myself to add another pen to the collection. This latest acquisition in not from my usual favourite brand, Lamy, but from a maker I have seen several times at the London Pen Show, ‘Gilbert House Pens.’