How to Use the Garmin 305 with Linux and the Acer Aspire One
I have been meaning to give this a try for a while now and thought that it would be good to share it having been reminded about it by a friend recently who wanted to know if there was an easy way of achieving this. I tried several methods using various software and driver configurations. Read more...
Plugins and an Excellent Ride
Tonight was great. I spent a little while installing the Shimano Hyperglide 105 cassette on my winter bike. The Campag derailleur was a bit quirky on the old cassette so I wasn’t surprised when it was the same on this new one. I think a new chain is required to start with and I may see Read more...
Running – Or Not

Long time no blog. I have been very busy what with one thing or another but also I haven’t had the heart to blog much about running to be honest, since I am still injured. Progress is slow but sure however and although I have no idea when I can return to proper training, I Read more...
Rise of the Machines
I have always had a fascination of advances in technology and have often wondered if we would ever see thinking machines that could move about in much the same way we do. Ever since I realised that we run in a very different way to which I thought and what popular opinion would have Read more...
How Skillful Is Running?
I have been thinking of what the majority of the population think of running as a skill. Does it require a lifetime of dedication in order to master it much like a martial art or can anyone do it? I know that to be honest up until a year ago I was convinced that I Read more...