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Measuring your blood oxygen level when recovering from Covid-19

Disclaimer : Please note that any medical information or benefits shared in this article are not guaranteed or implied.  The use of the word ‘may’ is deliberate. Please seek medical advice from experts if you are feeling unwell. Pulse oximeter devices purchased may not be medically approved or accurate for use.  If you have Covid-19… Continue reading Measuring your blood oxygen level when recovering from Covid-19

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seesense smart bike lights review

Choosing a bike light can be a nightmare these days and sites like Amazon are full of various priced units with 5 star ratings. One aspect that hasn’t changed is that it’s busy out on the roads and getting busier.   Bike safety is my number one priority and I’ve reviewed smart helmets, smart reflective… Continue reading seesense smart bike lights review

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What does a bike radar do? The Garmin rear tail light Varia RTL510

What is a bike radar tail light? The Garmin Varia RTL510 rear tail light (£119 ) is a dual purpose product. I’ll call it the “Garmin radar unit” from now on as “Varia RTL510” is a bit of a mouthful. I hope you don’t mind. First of all it’s an attractive compact powerful rear backlight for… Continue reading What does a bike radar do? The Garmin rear tail light Varia RTL510

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Is adding music to a Garmin watch a good idea? The Garmin 645 Music.

The Garmin 645 Music watch is available at around £399.99 and for the bargain price of £270 at tobydeals at the time of writing. If you don’t need music try the excellent Garmin Forerunner 235 at around £160. In this article I try out a Garmin watch that you can add music to. I show… Continue reading Is adding music to a Garmin watch a good idea? The Garmin 645 Music.

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The virtual reality experience using Google cardboard

Virtual reality or VR has been around for decades from the eighties to now. There is always the hype and then the thud of reality when it doesn’t catch on across the mass markets. The Goggle cardboard experience is not new.  Instead of you going out and spending £15 and finding out what it’s about I… Continue reading The virtual reality experience using Google cardboard

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A cycling mirror on your wrist, how does that work?

  Bicycle safety is always on my mind. The roads are getting busier and I’m getting more active with my lycra clad friends at the weekend. You can get a decent reflective jacket and a bike radar unit (At around £165) to make you safer. They work. I have tried a mirror that sits at… Continue reading A cycling mirror on your wrist, how does that work?

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Cyclists talk about FTP, what the heck is that?

    At the gym a guy asks if I’m finished with the training bicycle. He isn’t happy with the seat on his.  I find out he plays the saxophone for a band that had a hit in the 1960s called Amen Corner. The hit was “If Paradise is half as nice”. We start chatting… Continue reading Cyclists talk about FTP, what the heck is that?