Keep Moving Lazy Bones

This selection of rides are all from Kenton on the border of the Boroughs of Harrow and Brent. The start and end points are at the pump track in the Kenton Recreation Grounds just between the children's playground and the bowls club. This is 100 metres into the park from the Kadwa Patidar Centre on Kenmore Avenue, HA3 8LU. The what3words reference is ///fleet.jeeps.sends  The general plan is to leave at 7.30am, cycle for one hour, complete a parkrun and return to Kenton though times and distances will vary. You can expect to be back in Kenton for 11.15am. Image by Freepik . Aldenham 8 miles each way. Toilets by the main café hidden away somewhat.  Cassiobury  10 miles each way. Toilets at "The Hub". Gunnersbury 9 miles each way. Toilets near the museum.  Harrow 9 miles out and 2 miles back. Toilets in the Harrow St Mary's pavilion.  Osterley 10 miles each way. Toilets are round the side of the café building near to the parkrun start. Facing th...

Occasionally people ask what bike they should buy or if a given bike is right for them. There are plenty of buying guides out there and here I focus on some specifics. As my riding ranges from canal towpaths, to 40-mile tarmac road rides loaded up with tent and touring equipment, through to 100km audax these are the areas I'll focus on. Image by Freepik .  Your Requirements   Before looking at bikes or talking to the bike shop staff be very clear about what you will use the bike for; now and in the future.  - If you are riding on canal towpaths and off-tarmac sections then tyres 700x32c, 700x35c or 700x38c will be suitable. This simple tyre size check will cut through some of the bike types and categories.  - If you are riding in winter then mounting points to fit mudguards is required. Without mounting points mudguards fitting is possible but not as secure.  - If you are planning an overnight trip or need to carry kit for a day ride then you will ne...