Cycling Adventures in Woollenland

Bike-minded graphic designers

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Go and visit their site: http://www.carterwongdesign.com/about-us/ don't forget to have a look at their books on cycling http://www.carterwongdesign.com/shop/ And above all, follow their competitions to find the true non-sheepish creative designers h...

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Here are some funny bikes I saw during my holidays: One was a surfer's, in Lacanau. Very smart, to cary one's board. Another utlilitarian bike is to be seen in front of a traditional shop in Bordeaux, La Droguerie Béjottes: http://www.bejottes-droguerie.fr/...

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bright sun in Brighton

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bikes are to be seen everywhere, some of them are lonely and derelict Many of them in motion. There even was a Night Race on Saturday night, from midnight to 6AM. Here may be some late riders, finishing late on Sunday morning! Chic boutiques where I found...

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Sophie Digard

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Back from the land of sheep

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The journey starts here, after that gate, on a cloudy morning. The iron gates remind us we are on a cycle route. Ah, first problem: it took us an hour to get out of this tricky indication. In Caldbeck, we met some nice people in Hestascene and the Wool...

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Never without my Sustrans cycle routes maps

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Received today the 3rd maps that covers Yorkshire. Big region! I do hope now I have enough. Ready to go to Leeds and Harrogate now.

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A sweet packet in my letter-box today: thanks WS Spinners!

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And thanks you dear Janice for sending me those samples, along with your letter.

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A spinning mill that must be worth a visit: West Yorkshire Spinners

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In Keighley, near Leeds, you can find a modern spinning mill: West Yorkshire Spinners. I intend to visit the plant, and I know from their Facebook group that they've just open a show room. From the comments I found, while browsing, I have the idea that...

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Fairfield Mill in Sedbergh

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On July 2nd and 3rd, we may visit the Fairfield Mill. We may attend a weaving workshop too. http://www.farfieldmill.org/index.php?id=workshops#c1377 and we may meet Janet, who owns a small business there, producing hand-dyed and spun wool. http://www.threshingbarn.com/...

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Global Schedule for the Bike Sheep Project

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Here is a global schedule for the trip: 06/27 and 28: Wool Fest in Cockermouth, Cumbria 06/29: Cockermouth-Caldbeck (on bike) 06/30: Caldbeck: Hestascene and The Wool Clip 07/01: Caldbeck-Penrith (on bike), via Greystoke (Greystoke Cycle Cafe) and Stainton...

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