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Networking Groups #1
Organised groups will add structure to your networking, and make it easier to find that new business. By joining one or two groups you can meet new people on a regular basis. Look for groups with a broad cross-section of people and businesses for your new networking...
SpeedX Delivery Excuses #4
This Article continues the Thread from SpeedX Delivery Excuses #3 December 23 2016 – A ‘quick’ update today – the Packaging of the bikes in Taiwan was ‘wrong’ and they all had to be unboxed and then reboxed correctly. “"Nothing worth having comes easy" -- Theodore...
Beryl Burton
Today, 12th May 2017 would have been the 80th Birthday of Beryl Burton, an English Racing Cyclists who dominated Womens cycle races in the UK, winning more than 90 domestic championships, seven world titles and numerous national records. Beryl Burton OBE (nee...
SpeedX Delivery Excuses #3
SpeedX Delivery Excuses #3: April 2017 This Article continues the Thread from SpeedX Delivery Excuses #2 December 2 2016 – Into December with even more delays and apologies; after many, many complaints from backers about delivery. “First, apologies for our recent...
A Nasty Crash
At 8:00am on Sunday 29th January 2017 I ventured out for a 25ml training ride. It was a bright, cold winters morning. It was very cold, at approx. 2°C, but with no frost or ice visible. I thought it was a good opportunity to get some winter miles in. 10mins into my...
SpeedX Delivery Excuses #2
This Article continues the Thread from SpeedX Delivery Excuses #1 October 4 2016 – They ‘forgot’ about National Holiday Week – the total shutdown of all Chinese manufacturing plants. “Our last update forget something huge: From October 1st till October 7th in China we...
New Bike Day
On a wet Thursday at the back end of January 2017, there was a heavy pounding on the front door… with a very wet TNT driver standing there trying to deliver a very large box…! My new bike had arrived…. I unboxed it and looked it over… it was fantastic… awesome…...
SpeedX Delivery Excuses #1
The SpeedX Leopard and Leopard Pro Kickstarter Campaign closed in April 2016 with 1,251 backers pledging some $2,319,876USD. In total some £2,567,748 GBP from 1,855 Backers was finally raised, through the Crowdfunding platforms. Delivery was promised for July 2016....
Where are you going?
Where are you going? Nearly 40 years ago, in October 1969 a great film was released – it was the story of a Michigan farmer and a prospector who in the middle of the 1849 California gold rush form a partnership. Their adventures include buying and sharing a wife,...
The First Noel Part 3
The First Noel - A Christmas Story #3 Oh, Come Let Us Adore Him It is some hours later and Mary holds her newborn son in her arms. Joseph bears the fresh imprint of Mary's fingers on his flushed cheek and nurses a range of bruises he received as he fell from the...
The First Noel Part 2
The First Noel - A Christmas Story of our Time #2 The Coming Of The Magi King Herod leant back in his throne and surveyed the three travellers who had presented themselves to him. Melchior wore a silk bandanna, loosely fitting black silk shirt and tight knee breeches;...
Aberfan
Aberfan is a sleepy colliery village situated on the western side of the Taff Valley, approximately, 4mls (6kms) south of Merthyr Tydfil in West Wales. In 1996 the population was about 5,000 men women and children. Most of the adults were employed in the coal...
The First Noel Part 1
The First Noel - A Christmas Story of our Time #1 O Little Time of Bethlehem The lights of Bethlehem twinkled in the darkness. Mary and Joseph made their way wearily down the path into the valley. Mary sat astride Joseph’s donkey while Joseph held the halter and...
Rio 2016 Olympics
The 2016 Olympics were hosted in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil over 5th – 21st August. With 207 countries represented by 11,238 athletes competing in 306 events across 28 sports. As far as medals won, it was the best ever result for Team GB. Coming 2nd in the Medal Table...
The Keirin – 2016
The 2016 Olympics have just finished with a slew of medals all round… One of the most exciting races is one of the Track Cycling – The Keirin. The Keirin is a form of motor-paced cycle racing in which track cyclists sprint for victory following a speed-controlled...
Personal Presentation
At many networking and other events, you may have a very short time to introduce yourself and give a thumbnail sketch of yourself and your business. Create an introduction that will help people remember who you are and what you do. This is your Personal Presentation -...
Managing Expectation
This short article was first written in May 2016 about the Crowdfunding platform Kickstarter and was written as the Admin of the SpeedX Riders Facebook Group. The SpeedX Leopard bikes were delayed, and some backers were becoming very impatient....
What is a MAMIL?
MAMIL stands for "Middle-Aged Man In Lycra". It's a term that refers to men, usually in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, who are passionate about cycling and often wear the tight-fitting cycling clothing made from a stretchy material called "Lycra". The term has become...
Personal Space
When you go networking, you will be meeting a lot of people. The event you are at may be crowded with little room to move. However, you must be aware that everyone has a Personal Space or Comfort Zone. Personal space is the area surrounding you in which other people...
A 100mile ride
One of the items on my “Bucket List” is to ride a 100mile sportive, such as the Prudential Ride London, before I get too old. Not having been successful in the ballot as yet, but always optimistic, I thought I should start some ‘training’. And get some ideas down on...
Growing your business
Growing your business in difficult times Have you ever asked yourself the question “How did they find that business?” or “How did he find that job?” because you didn’t hear anything about it. The answer is probably by Networking or through ‘the grapevine.’ The old...