Just like most cyclists I have a range of rucksacks and gear bags. Some are souvenirs from events, others were purchased with a special purpose in mind that became soon forgotten, but I still usually find myself with one over my shoulder. Recently I was sent a Knomo Cromwell bag to try out and …
Month: May 2017
When a child gets sick everything in life gets put into perspective. When a child is hospitalised all other concerns disappear. Portlaw cyclist Dermot Cullen and his wife Louise found themselves in that situation when their daughter Layla needed to be hospitalised in Crumlin children’s hospital a while back. Thankfully Layla made a good recovery …
This morning was a great morning to be out with the Carrick Dole gang. The Dole gang gained their title during the recession when jobs were scarce in Carrick, but whilst the name remains, most members are now gainfully employed once again. Some now work shifts whilst others work Saturdays in order to have their …


