Author: Martin Nelson

Beyond Spinoff 11: self-isolated in the Galloway Hills

Well beyond. Our Covid hideaway here in S Ayrshire, to which we decamped exactly on the equinox, is 400 miles NW from Luton Airport Parkway. There was just room for my bike, and goodness! I am grateful for the luxury of freedom it gives me.

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Pre-equinoctial self-isolating spins to Epsom and Cliveden

With the dark shadow of Covid-19 encroaching, but with increasingly springlike weather lifting the spirits in equal and opposite measure, the remedy is clear; get in a couple of rides and check the health of the C25, before the risk of confinement. A good call Continue reading →

London’s first cycle route

Martin’s winning design in the Greater London Council’s competition to initiate 1000 miles of dedicated cycle routes. Evening Standard, February 1978

The cyclists map of the country round London, 1887

A cycling map with helpful 6-mile orbital rings! It’s obvious why this was a treasured Christmas gift for me. It’s the date – 1887 – that makes the map really fascinating, for the 1880’s are the years when the modern bicycle was developed, with a bicycle boom following in the 1890’s. Not only that Continue reading →

Earth Days activated every Equinox

How will you SPRING INTO ACTION and TURN OVER A NEW LEAF?

You can make your Pledge Card and share your ideas HERE (Click!)

something easy

something hard

something measured

something shared

altogether we’re prepared!

And this is not the only way Equinoxes* can help us ‘do our bit’ and rise to the challenge of the climate crisis. They have unique qualities that can revolutionise Earth Days in all sorts of ways…

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Pledge card ideas and template

Please download the Pledge Card image above (right click), then print, or share on social media.
You are the Early Adopter of a bottom-up initiative, as yet unfunded, but which will surely grow.

You can make suggestions at the foot of this page, which will be moderated and added to the four categories as appropriate. Thanks for helping to build the project!

SOMETHING EASY

short sharp showers

feed the birds

buy seasonal produce

SOMETHING HARD

no flights: flights halved

organise an event: start a campaign

no meat: meat for a treat

SOMETHING MEASURED

Bike miles: walking steps

my/our carbon footprint

home kwh: transport fuel total/mpg

SOMETHING SHARED

write to my MP:

charity/friendship link abroad

donate time: talent: blood: food

ALTOGETHER WE’RE PREPARED!

altogether now!

altogether = equal under the sun

altogether on the case

Thank you!
©Martin Nelson March 2020

Planet Earth. 6 of 6

This is No 6 in a sequence of 6 prepared for EQ a while back by Jonny Biggins, CEO of The Book of Everyone. They will show in rotation at the top of the site. Can’t wait to start the sequence again? Click here

Planet Neptune. 5 of 6

This is No 5 in a sequence of 6 prepared for EQ a while back by Jonny Biggins, CEO of The Book of Everyone. They will show in rotation at the top of the site. Can’t wait for the next instalment? Click here

Planet Mercury. 4 of 6

This is No 4 in a sequence of 6 prepared for EQ a while back by Jonny Biggins, CEO of The Book of Everyone. They will show in rotation at the top of the site. Can’t wait for the next instalment? Click here

Planet Pluto. 3 of 6

This is No 3 in a sequence of 6 prepared for EQ a while back by Jonny Biggins, CEO of The Book of Everyone. They will show in rotation at the top of the site. Can’t wait for the next instalment? Click here

Planet Venus. 2 of 6

This is No 2 in a sequence of 6 prepared for EQ a while back by Jonny Biggins, CEO of The Book of Everyone. They will show in rotation at the top of the site. Can’t wait for the next instalment? Click here

Planet Mars. 1 of 6

This is No 1 in a sequence of 6 prepared for EQ a while back by Jonny Biggins, CEO of The Book of Everyone. They will show in rotation at the top of the site. Can’t wait for the next instalment? Click here