Insurance and trans fats

One of the drawbacks of being a healthy type like myself is that you're always on the lookout for things to improve - diet, exercise regime, general health.

Lately I got to thinking about medical cover. If I ever need medical treatment (and touch wood hopefully I won't) then I don't want to be hanging around waiting at the end of a very long queue twiddling my thumbs and working myself into state about things. I want to be seen as soon as possible and get back on two wheels as fast as I can.

So it's time to start researching health insurance online - there's a discount (as there is with many things these days) for buying online. Basically what with all the cuts going on these days I don't want to take any chances with my health. Which leads me to this:

I'm also thinking about a major change to my diet - eradicating trans fats, as I believe that they're fairly nasty in terms of what they do, but so far I can't find much info on food labelling, so not a great start there. Any ideas??

In my next post I will mainly be discussing the bikes that we all had as kids in the UK back in the day. Made By Craftsmen in Nottingham (ie Raleigh), mainly - happy days.

Cycle to work

We all like a tax break. Even Kanye West, who Tweeted this a few days ago: "I love everybody... only thing I don't like is taxes.. me and taxes gone fight".

The UK government might be powered by taxes, but sometimes there's a little silver lining for us all. And this one's bicycle shaped.

Basically if you're buying a bike and will be cycling to work on it, you need to check out this site: cyclescheme.co.uk

I just did a few calculations on the handy "how much could I save" thingy on the website, and needless to say pound signs are flashing in my eyes. I might not be a high earner (yet) but come bike purchasing time, I could be a big winner tax-wise. I just hope they don't scrap the scheme any time soon...

Mark Beaumont nearing end of another epic cycle

Scottish cycling hero Mark Beaumont is nearing the end of his second epic cycle across the Americas, you can read all about his journey on his blog over at the BBC. He also has a Twitter feed which he updates regularly. Mark will also be going on tour between March and May to talk about his experiences and present the film of his journey. Should be fascinating to hear from this brave and inspiring cyclist.

Here is a cool little documentary over on YouTube on Mr Beaumont:

Cycling is great, lets celebrate it

There is nothing I like more of a summer's day than to set off in the morning, with nothing more than a packed lunch, a map and, of course, my trusty bicycle.

Quite often I don't know where I'm going, or how long it will take, though more often I do have at least a hint of plan.

This is the way I choose to try to keep myself fit and healthy, I could have chosen jogging, but that looks way too difficult for me, I could play football, but some people just can't kick a ball straight.

So I just sally off down the cycle-path and enjoy life, I think you should too.

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