Tag: MAMILs

  • Not your average cycling writer…

    Not your average cycling writer…

    There’s a whole host of people who aren’t photogenic, fast or fabulous on their bikes. They’re just folks trying to carve back a bit of life for themselves, despite the naysayers. I write for these people.

  • The Scotsman MAMIL Feature

    The Scotsman MAMIL Feature

    Who are these fellas? They’re MAMILs (Middle Aged Men in Lycra) and this is their time. Welcome to the age of the MAMIL.

  • Cycling Plus Features…

    Cycling Plus Features…

    “Imagine the scene: the sun is shining and the birds are singing. You’re on your bike, riding at that perfect pace: not too slow so you’re burning carbs, not too fast so you take in the vista around you. Your freshly-shaved legs are looking good in perfectly fitting shorts and your tan lines are maturing…

  • Cycling writing…

    Cycling writing…

    It’s funny how things go…

  • The Scotsman: MAMIL piece…

    The Scotsman: MAMIL piece…

    It’s that time again. Up and down the country you’ll hear the shrieks as men (old enough to know better) hop around bathrooms trying to staunch the flow of blood after doing their legs a major mischief while trying to shave them smooth. Soon, once 1,000 tiny cuts dry, the same men are dousing themselves…

  • Waxing lyrical…

    Did you ever see the piece I did for The Western Morning News about having my legs waxed? It’s well worth a read…