Beware of cynicism dressed up as wisdom

Vol. III · Est. 2023 · Price: 5½p where sold

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Ode tae cycling on the low road

The braes aroon Shambellie are Sae steep they mak ye cower But I'd rather hae a heart attack Than some daft lad run me ower On the A710.

Read to the end, there is a joke. Promise

So I was on the 501 from Castle Douglas to Dumfries on Saturday, a pleasant enough trip with what felt like an unnecessary deviation via Dalbeattie. Is there ever a good reason to go to Dalbeattie? Anyway, I digress. The bus was quite busy...

What equipment do I need to start cycling?

Many people have written to the Doonhamer at our invisible address below, asking what they need to get started cycling. Here's out comprehensive breakdown. A bike A lock Lights and reflectors But what about clothing I hear you ask? Yes,...

Path, interrupted

I wish this one was a joke. In their haste to add more EV chargers in Brooms Road car park, ChargePlace Scotland has obliterated what was a safe, accessible, walking and wheeling route through the car park. For many people it's a...