Brompton World Championship 2026 heads to Lee Valley VeloPark

The countdown has begun people! On Saturday, 5th September 2026, the Brompton World Championship (BWC) returns to London, this time at the iconic Lee Valley VeloPark in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. It promises to be the biggest championship yet and yes, I’m going! 

Made it in America?

Back in the 1980s if you were a British music artist, making it in America was huge. I suspect not a great deal has changed. If you follow on Instagram @orangebrompton you will know that I occasionally use songs by one of my favourite bands 'Depeche Mode' to go with my photos. They definitely made it in America and after the last few weeks, I am beginning to think that my Brompton brothers and sisters across the pond might be reading a little more of my humble offerings. 

Why I keep coming back to Lamy Safari fountain pens

I am fortunate to get a few emails and comments from some of you good people who read my efforts. One recent comment and email was from a Brompton rider and fountain pen user all the way from Malaysia. He asked whether I could get more blog posts out there other than just once a week. That is probably not going to happen anytime soon as it is a considerable time commitment to deliver one every Sunday. However, I thought I could write one as an addition that has nothing to do with Brompton bikes or London. It is all about the Lamy ‘Safari’ fountain pen - a bit of a design classic. So, if fountain pens are not for you, there will be a Brompton related post out on Sunday.