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All Hands on Deck

Posted on August 29, 2017 by richardthewriter2013

I’m told “The nonprofit Project Drawdown, which compiles research from an international coalition of scientists, says that “a plant-based diet may be the most effective way an individual can stop climate change.” Adopting such a diet should be our first … Continue reading →

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Rewilding with George Monbiot and Alan Watson Featherstone.

Posted on January 18, 2016 by richardthewriter2013

You would have had to book well in advance to get a seat in Exeter University’s Forum last week. The auditorium was packed, and an air of quiet expectation permeated the room. We weren’t disappointed. Within minutes, George Monbiot’s powerful … Continue reading →

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An innovative approach to political campaigning

Posted on April 26, 2015 by richardthewriter2013

http://southdevon.greenparty.org.uk/news/2015/04/25/bikes-across-dartmoor-for-a-green-mp-in-central-devon/

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Best Wishes for a Happy and Restful Solstice and a Peaceful and Prosperous New Year

Posted on December 22, 2014 by richardthewriter2013

Hi Everyone, I just want to check in to wish you all best wishes for a happy and restful Winter Solstice  and a peaceful and prosperous New Year. I’m sorry I haven’t offered you any new writing for a while … Continue reading →

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Bring Your Own Boat.

Posted on July 14, 2014 by richardthewriter2013

In the middle of a sleep-deprived, turbulent night some bright spark must have sat up sharp and decided that running a good restaurant simply isn’t difficult enough. No. What you really need for that added challenge is a barely accessible … Continue reading →

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The Grit in the Grease

Posted on July 10, 2014 by richardthewriter2013

For those of you who’ve been wondering where I’m making my connections between cycling, meditation and other Buddhist ideas, here’s a draft of the prologue to my forthcoming travelogue. I’d love to know what you think. Prologue: The Grit in … Continue reading →

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Form, Emptiness and the Great Tit of Zen

Posted on May 1, 2014 by richardthewriter2013

Mindfulness. Pedalling around all over the place is all very well, but sometimes I need stillness and contemplation. In his book The Power of Now, Ekhart Tolle says that he has “lived with several Zen Masters – all of them … Continue reading →

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Woman receives suspended sentence & 12 month driving ban for causing death

Posted on January 10, 2014 by richardthewriter2013

Originally posted on Buffalo Bill's Bicycle Blog:
The CTC's Road Justice site has updated their post on the death of Julian Evans, who was killed in October 2012 whilst riding a bike in Suffolk, with details of the sentencing…

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The Prisoner’s Dilemma

Posted on December 6, 2013 by richardthewriter2013

As I’m busy on other writing projects today, I just wanted to reblog this nice little piece by Ben Knowles of Sustrans. Enjoy. http://www.sustrans.org.uk/blog/prisoners-school-run  

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A thousand cyclists ‘play dead’ to protest deaths.

Posted on December 1, 2013 by richardthewriter2013

Last week, more than a 1,000 cyclists blocked London traffic as they lay in the road and ‘played dead’ outside the Transport for London offices to protest about recent road deaths; there were six in the last month in London. … Continue reading →

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