cosycomms

Dave's wedding 2010

2011-01-15T16:06:00.000-08:00

PEDAL at Portobello Car Free day

2010-09-19T11:08:00.000-07:00

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The Scottish Bike Show 16th -17th April 2011

2010-09-18T17:00:00.001-07:00

The Scottish Bike Show 16th -17th April 2011

Fed up with boring Popups and passive promotional items - why not
interact directly with your new customers?

With the amazing Cosybike you can kidnap them legally from the car
park and shuttle them directly to the door . After an invigorating
trip and appropriate brainwashing, they will be like putty in your
hands and unable to resist your latest offering.

http://www.thescottishbikeshow.com

Cosybike contracted as Official Pope Mobile supplier at Bellahouston

2010-09-13T09:57:00.001-07:00

The Vatican has decided to do away with the Mercedes "Popemobile" and
the pope will instead travel to Bellahouston Park on the Seven Seat
Cosybike. His bodyguards will provide pedal power while he drives
and waves at his fellow worshippers.
First minister Alex Salmond said "Proximity to the National Cycle
route makes this the ideal congestion free way into the park. I
don't know why we haven't thought of this before for other world
leaders? Except for George Bush. He falls off mountain bikes,
segways, crashes into policemen and one of his motorcycle outriders
has even been killed. Let's not let him near anything with wheels."

Pictured Below The Cosybike and The Strathclyde Police during testing
procedures.

More Pedal for scotland

2010-09-12T14:10:00.000-07:00

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Posing at Lourdes and Govan High School

2010-09-12T14:09:00.001-07:00

Cosybike helped out at the SWEEP event at some south side schools.

Much Hilarity and possible disruption of english classes ensued.
And that was just the teachers!! (You don't do any work in the first
week anyway, do you?)
Lourdes pupils were incredibly well behaved and polite and got right
into the cosyspirit. I didn't do the other schools but all my
drivers returned intact so they must have been good too.

Pedal for Scotland

2010-09-12T13:55:00.001-07:00

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Cosybike is Portobello Bound (again!)

2010-09-08T15:17:00.001-07:00

PEDAL is having its annual Car Free Day event on Sunday 19 September,
from 2 - 4 pm.

Despite everyone in Portobello having had a go on the cosybike,
apparently they all want another shot, so we have to go back. I
suppose all the small people that missed out previously have got
longer legs now and will be able to pedal. They also dress up
themselves and their bikes. It's worth seeing.

Where Can I Hire a Conference Bike in the UK?

2010-09-01T15:56:00.001-07:00

From Me! - Cosybike can deliver all over the UK. Obviously
there are costs involved but distance is no object. Cosybike is
Based in Glasgow, Scotland.

Is Cosybike insured? - Yes, for Public events where cosybike is
operating under controlled conditions and we are driving, we carry 5
million Pounds PL insurance. It costs a fortune and took months to find.

How can I reduce the cost of my Hire? - You could drive the bike
yourself at your own risk. All damage is the hirers responsibility
and you would need to find your own 3rd party/PL insurance.
Cosybike suggests you find a fully comp sensible driver with a bit of
confidence. But for peace of mind just use one of our experienced
Drivers.

Why is it quite expensive to hire? See below!

Insurance - Costs a fortune
Service - Cosybike likes to be the best and have the most fun.
Transport - We want as many people as possible to experience the
bike. Making the bike mobile costs. We also need it to get there!
Staff - Handpicked sensible enthusiastic staff, often with events
management background. I could cut costs and have folk on minimum
wage but they wouldn't be able to predict and act on site safety issues.

Cosybike at Glasgow Skyride

2010-08-22T14:53:00.000-07:00

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Skyride Glasgow - Kiddie Trailer Hire

2010-08-17T13:34:00.001-07:00

Got a little one? Need a Trailer?

Cosybike has a two seat trailer for hire. £2 per 30min slot.

We also have one bike left. £30 for the day or £10 per 30 min slot

Slots start at 0930 (You will need to leave a drivers licence/
passport with us as deposit)

Pedal For Scotland 12th September 2010

2010-08-17T05:20:00.000-07:00

Cosybike is helping the Keep Scotland Beautiful Team, raise some cash for Maggie's Cancer centres.

We will be riding the 51 miles on The Cosybike! Woo Hoo!

They are also making the participants more waste aware.

Glasgow Skyride 22nd August

2010-08-13T13:16:00.001-07:00

Cosybike is attending the Glasgow Skyride again this year. Come on
down and complete a run of the course on the Seven Seat Cosybike

1 more day to go in Ardrossan on the Conference Bike

2010-08-05T14:29:00.001-07:00

Tomorrow is the Final day of Free Cosybike rides in Ardrossan - Get
down to Big on the Beach NOW!

Remember and be nice to the driver, John. He like cakes and Juice.

In other news -

Our crazy fundraising chums at cobiuk are slowly heading south. Our
spies in Inverness spotted them and they are scheduled to arrive in
Edinburgh on Sunday!
If anyone fancies helping escort them for a couple of hours give us a
shout. What with the Tram Construction, The festival and TWO
cosybikes we could bring the city to it's Knees!!

FHM Magazine tried out a Conference Bike recently.

2010-07-28T14:14:00.001-07:00

Don't worry, Cosybike will not be providing young underdressed
superstars with every hire. We don't know many.

Unless you don't happen to know of some? Actually, looks like FHM
don't know any either.

http://www.fhm.com/news/genius/can-you-meet-on-a-conference-
bike-20100709

cosywedding

2010-07-17T06:47:00.001-07:00

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Cosybike coming to Ardrossan!

2010-06-25T04:29:00.001-07:00

Looking for stuff to do in Ayrshire in the Holidays?

Cosybike, the amazing seven seat Conference bike is coming to
Ardrossan in Scotland from the 2nd to the 6th August 2010. Hurray!!
It's free as well!

See you all there!

www.cosybike.co.uk

Oh No! Cosybike's distance record is under threat!!

2010-05-20T15:00:00.001-07:00

It seems Cosybike's advice has proved useful and Cancer Research are planning a John o Groats to Lands End attempt this summer on a conference bike!

Cosybike wishes them all the best. Especially on their planned 80
mile days!! There are people crazier than Nigel and Cycle Derby after all!

Cosybike Summer 2010

2010-05-14T14:44:00.000-07:00

....Electric bike festivals, Hen Picnics, Wedding's and other do's. I'm knackered.

Cosybike can also be found in Port Seton (free rides!), and Ardrossan for a week in August (Free rides!)
Strathclyde Country park is a new location we have tried recently. The circuit of the Loch takes about 50 minutes but is well worth the effort. There is a Hill climb so this one is only for the fit and slightly mad. There are ice cream vans though and you can go water skiing if still fit afterwards.

Tour de prestigne 09

2010-05-14T13:26:00.001-07:00

Only a year late with this link.

http://www.strettonclimatecare.org.uk/events/we-had-a-great-time-
thanks/#more-747

Cosybike is attending the Tour de Prestigne

2010-05-06T08:00:00.001-07:00

Britains greatest electric Bicycle festival is on. Loads of stuff
to do and see and ride on.

www.tourdeprestigne.co.uk

Cosybike Summer 2010

2010-03-15T16:13:00.001-07:00

Yep, the phone has definitely started ringing!!

Gala Days, Birthday parties, Wedding Transport, Charity Fundraising,
and clever stuff too. Community Consultancy! Bet you didn't
think of that eh?!

Cosybike is coming to Port Seton, East Lothian.

2010-03-14T07:11:00.001-07:00

http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/prestonpans/articles/
2010/02/18/397257-3d-models-will-shape-halls-project-/print

Sandra King is looking for your input on the Port Seton sport's
centre proposals. Cleverly she has commissioned cosybike to attract
youngsters to the meeting. But we are not just there for fun.
Sandra wants to know what you think! So in exchange for a ride we
want you to contribute to proceedings.

Be there or be left out!

Conference Bike Spotting

2010-02-16T08:28:00.001-08:00

Conference bike spotted on Gordon Ramsay's, Hell's Kitchen USA.

It was spotted by my scooter mechanic. Who has a wife with terrible
taste in Television.

http://steviebriertonmotorcycles.co.uk/index-html.html

Aha! this explains the cold weather!

2010-02-09T16:07:00.000-08:00

Now its getting warmer - 2010 cosybike enquiries are beginning to
pick up...

Cosybike will be here sunday!

2009-11-26T06:43:00.001-08:00

Its raining, have a rainy picture of some cosybike policemen.

2009-11-18T16:00:00.001-08:00

Last Minute Halloween Costume Hire Glasgow

2009-10-27T17:01:00.001-07:00

Loads of Crazy Stuff at www.vstate.co.uk

You can collect from the Bridge in Easterhouse,

Cosybike Cool...

2009-09-16T15:10:00.000-07:00

Carol Smillie and Vicky Lee Driving Challenge (Carnage)

2009-09-13T14:23:00.000-07:00

Cosybike was helping Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland with some
fundraising today. (Although we may have supplied them with some
new "clients" too!!)

Well done to all 120 of today's cosybike drivers. Highlights
included an off road game of chicken with a 50 foot Tesco Truck, Team
Carol Smillie and their attempt at demolishing an RBS pop up tent, 2
Fire appliances and some innocent bystanders and Vicky Lee from the
Hour show....I suspect her cameraman may be living on borrowed
time. http://programmes.stv.tv/the-hour/

With any luck we'll be on the telly. And Keep an eye out for the
STV's talent on Tour result on Friday. Cosybike's lighting will be
there for all to see as they recorded the show at my "real" work. It
might be terrible. I light for theatre, and will fully admit to not
having a clue when it comes to TV lighting.

Here is a picture of Carol. She has glued her face to a wall for
some reason.

Cosybike Representatives heading for Beijing...

2009-09-01T12:53:00.000-07:00

have spotted a Conference bike outside a sushi restaurant in Moscow.

yeti spotting and stuff.

2009-08-30T15:12:00.000-07:00

Forthcoming cosybike appearances.

Loch Lomond Shores 6th september

Tron Theatre 31st October Halloween, Fancy dress compulsory!

6.8km's later, still smiling!

2009-08-27T15:51:00.000-07:00

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland Ladies Driving day

2009-08-27T15:48:00.000-07:00

This year cosybike is supporting CHSS by taking part in their Ladies
Driving day at the Royal Highland showground on the 13th September.
Its gonna be carnage!!! They still have space for the Inverness
event but Edinburgh is now full. Pictures and video to follow. If
I survive.
Send them cash here.

http://www.justgiving.com/chss/donate/

Glasgow Skyride Pictures

2009-08-23T14:18:00.000-07:00

Are available for download from the skyride site 0900 monday. If you have any of yourself on the cosybike send them in and we'll add them to the gallery.

Today a Yeti and Spongebob squarepants came for a ride on the cosybike. Chris Hoy was there too. Thanks to all those who came for a
ride. We did a circuit of the course too!

6.8 km is a long way for the cosybike....but we do hold a world
record at 109 miles for a single cosybike trip.

Bicycle trailer Hire £5 Glasgow Skyride.

2009-08-20T14:48:00.000-07:00

Need to hire a bicycle trailer for a little one for the Glasgow skyride?

See Cosybike at Glasgow Green

Here is the route for the Glasgow Skyride, See ya there!

2009-08-20T13:03:00.000-07:00

2010 Bookings and enquiries.......Noooo.....! It's started already!

2009-08-18T06:58:00.000-07:00

Yep they have started to come in and its only august, get yer
diaries out

Skyride Glasgow and lance Armstrong in Paisley

2009-08-18T05:24:00.000-07:00

Cosybike will be at the Glasgow skyride!

Come along say hello and come for wee birl roond the park.

Unfortunately we missed the lance armstrong ride in Paisley but there
are 300 riders so maybe its best we don't block up the road even more!!

Glasgow Skyride Coming soon

2009-08-06T15:36:00.000-07:00

They are shutting the city centre just for bikes! Activate the
cosybike!!

Yep! The 2010 enquiries are coming already!

2009-07-27T16:15:00.000-07:00

Call now if you have a special date in mind.

On the 23rd December we will be in Edinburgh. There will be some
great deals on offer round about then!

So Lance Armstrong's put together his own team...

2009-07-23T14:38:00.000-07:00

The Tour de France legend has started his own team. Sponsored by
Radio Shack.

Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish are not doing too bad in the Tour
de France either. It's like a game of chess. I still don't
understand entirely how it works. And they still cycle uphill faster
than I can descend!

Asda are now selling Loss leader bike's too. £70 quid. Or you could
book cosybike for that and entertain your pals at a crazy barbecue
Cosybike has a few august dates available. Get in there before it
starts raining again.

cosybike's favourite bikes

2009-07-06T11:08:00.000-07:00

Since I'm in the business of unusual bikes, I thought I'd seek out some more. These cargo bike's from www.Larryvsharry.com look great. They are a

great way to deliver your kids to nursery school or deliver a beer keg! I could have done with one of these last week moving stuff around a festival site!

And for electric bikes there is nothing slicker than these E motion sports. I tried one. They are fast! Buy one at www.onbike.co.uk

Need your bicycle or luggage transported in the Highlands?

2009-07-01T11:43:00.000-07:00

Cosybike recommends you contact Kyle at http://www.highlandbicycletransfers.co.uk

Based in Inverness, Highland Bicycle Transfers can take up to 4 bikes and luggage anywhere you like. Example prices below. Ideal for LeJog logistics and general touring. He also offers recovery for that mechanical that just can't be fixed.

Inverness train station to John O Groats (or reverse) £110

Inverness Airport to John O Groats (or reverse) £120

info@highlandbicycletransfers.co.uk

2009-06-21T13:22:00.000-07:00

Mission complete

2009-06-21T13:16:00.000-07:00

160 miles!

Max Speed 25 MPH

iain urquhart

iainutron@btinternet.com

major progress!

2009-06-20T14:51:00.000-07:00

Camping south of Selby

No Mechanicals

Full ride report to follow...

First 10 Miles complete! Derby to York

2009-06-19T12:02:00.000-07:00

Average speed 7MPH

They are leaving Longeaton at 0600 Sat am

Route plan finalised

2009-06-17T11:23:00.000-07:00

Final greasing and stocking up on spares completed.

Technical support unit serviced (Now steers in a straight line)

Cosybike is ready to roll first thing Friday.

Departs Derby City centre 1800 approx. and intends to do 10 miles that evening.

The Lewis Craig Fan club! Cosybike staff!

2009-06-13T16:32:00.000-07:00

Coming soon. Driver profiles. But here is a rough guide to the staff.

It appears one of my drivers, the Talented musical young lewis from Barrhead is a complete hit with the young ladies, David just think's he's a hit with the ladies. Chris brings rain with him, Daniel the van mechanic is the sole reason the cosybike is delivered to you on time, Kerry will talk to you for hours and Trevor....well we don't know his special skill yet but his wrestling shows are legendary.

Treat them all with respect and courtesy,

Derby To York Distance attempt!!

2009-06-12T07:45:00.000-07:00

From Friday the 19th - 22nd June Cosybike in association with Cycle Derby and led by the slightly crazy Nigel Brown will be attempting to get from Derby to York in two days! Totally under human power.

Keep an eye on the blog here for progress (or lack of) reports.

Forthcoming appearances

2009-06-06T14:45:00.001-07:00

Cosybike will be at Garrowhill Gala day coming soon, And in Easterhouse, And Tollcross Park for the 5K and big day out.

The entire east end of Glasgow will have had a go by July at this rate....

Cosybike Thankyou

2009-06-06T14:45:00.000-07:00

Hello Teresa and Garrowhill Primary School

Just a wee note to say that Cosybike and me were very impressed with the behaviour of all the children at Garrowhill Primary school. You were all very friendly and on your own initiative sportingly gave up your turns so friends could all be together.

Me and Chris are exhausted, so if we come back another time, get your mums and dads to stop being "too cool for school" and get them on the bike too!

Thanks again

Iain, Chris and Cosybike

www.cosybike.co.uk

07789 912 462

Cycle Derby World Record attempt 2009 - Derby to York on a Conference bike

Cosybike's new world distance record

2009-06-04T09:22:00.000-07:00

Well it aint gonna be a speed record!

Our Cycle Derby, Derby to York marathon is in three weeks!! 89 miles aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaghhhhhh!

A crazy man called Nigel and his pals are cycling the whole way in one weekend on the cosybike.
More details soon as they arrive!

Pedal Pedal pedal........

2009-06-04T09:18:00.000-07:00

Cosybike is really busy just now - best send me an email as I'm either lighting a show or pedalling the Bike. I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Tour de prestigne

2009-05-11T12:08:00.000-07:00

www.tourdepresteigne.co.uk

The UK's Premier Electric Bike Rally was on the 9th and 10th of May 2009 in Prestigne, Wales. Cosybike was there soaking up the atmosphere and taking part in the parade.

It was a fantastic event, well organised, loads of products, stuff to do, take part in, entertainment, and lovely hospitable folk and amazing wee town. We had a ball and we won a prize! (although I missed it because I had to pack up and get back to Glasgow)

Highlights were 4 year old Esme? with the purple jumper and matching purple icecream all over her face. She talked more sense than a lot of the adults! And My trainee driver ???? from "Team Onbike"

Events and Activities in Scotland!

2009-05-07T12:50:00.000-07:00

Cosybike has teamed up with Kingsfield Leisure based in Linlithgow.

They have a huge range of activities available for your event, from Archery and Clays, Inflatables and my second favourite, Commando Ducks!!

Obviously Cosybike is MY favourite!! They will put together a bespoke package for Teambuilding, Corporate fun days, Festivals and Events.

They also operate a Golf course and Driving range. www.kingsfieldleisure.com

Ask for Ronnie and tell him Cosybike sent you. He has tartan trousers.

Danny MacAskill - Now this is Rad to the Power of sick!!

2009-04-22T02:37:00.000-07:00

Don't worry Cosybike can do none of these things.

Keep the bookings coming! Then cosybike can add one of these to the fleet!

2009-04-21T11:20:00.000-07:00

Get Booking for Summer Now!!

2009-04-21T11:19:00.000-07:00

May - September is getting busy. If you haven't confirmed your event yet I'd do it sooner rather than later.

You have not lived until you have experienced

2009-04-20T11:24:00.000-07:00

http://www.wickedstyx.com/index.html

RAD TO THE POWER OF SICK!
He once did a skid on his bike that lasted for two weeks.

*Cosybike is outside now practising some maximum extreme jumps

It was so much fun they had to ride it Twice!!!

2009-04-16T12:52:00.000-07:00

Cosybike spent two days in Anderston for the Easter holidays as part
of Culture and Sport's activity program.

These events happen all over the city all the time. Keep an eye out
here for what's on. http://www.csglasgow.org/services/YoungGlasgow/
HolidayProgramme

There can be no moaning about "nothing to do" these days. scouts
guides, youth clubs, discos, arts, dance workshops you name it its
all out there. And lots of it is even FREE!!

Thanks again to all my riders - it's you that makes the magic happen
- the bike just helps a little bit and has you all working together.

The Girl that unloaded cosybike from the truck...

2009-04-01T17:37:00.000-07:00

Poor girl, All the big strong boys were busy, BUT little Jenny was
there and offered herself as a willing victim.

Along with my folks, some ladders and scaff boards we fashioned a
ramp and slid the bike off gently. Sideways. Because that was the
only access!

Jenny was a key scaffolding board mover. She plays her role down
modestly, (although in retellings I notice she tells everyone she
did it all by herself) She was also the first swedish cosybike
rider in scotland as we had to ride the bike home as the truck was
too big to make it round the corners.

Jenny also makes really funky clothes and wedding dresses that are
all unique.

She has a shop in the southside and an online outlet here. Buy her
stuff.

http://www.hannahzakari.co.uk/jennie_loof

The Dalek's are coming to Kelvingrove!!

2009-03-29T06:10:00.000-07:00

The Dr Who exhibition is at Kelvingrove until Jan 2010. Throw in
some cybermen, K-9 and of course a cosybike ride in kelvingrove park
and your average wean (aged 7 - 70!) will think they have died and
gone to heaven.

Family tickets cost £18
I will do a special Kelvingrove park tour for £40 (the password is
sonic screwdriver)

Call 07789 912462 for details.

www.cosybike.co.uk

Cosybike went, pressed a button, and caused a power cut from Oban to the West end of Glasgow. (Turned out it was substation fault. But I didn't know that at the time.)

New Video on the website!

2009-03-27T21:14:00.000-07:00

and a really exciting summer project coming too! Top secret, under
wraps, can't tell you yet.

nnnnnaaaaggggh I'm gonna explode....Bang!

(Normal service will resumed as soon as possible)

www.cosybike.co.uk

Want a booking for the summer?

2009-03-19T16:34:00.000-07:00

Get yer skates on! The diary is filling up. If you have made a
provisional enquiry please follow it up with confirmation ASAP
otherwise the slot will be sold to other crazy children like these.

Needing entertained?

2009-02-15T05:17:00.000-08:00

My crazy chum Sally is singing at the Tron on the 18th March.

Join "Blind Gurl and the Crips" on a hilarious romp through every
music genre. If there is song that needs destroyed or parodied,
you'll find it here.

Buy tickets NOW. You could always fit in a wee cosybike ride
afterwards in the merchant city.

http://www.tron.co.uk/whatson.php?e=315

Amazing Customer Care!

2009-02-13T16:05:00.001-08:00

Cosybikes amazing fibreglass paint roller pole recently failed at the
casting. I sent a letter to the manufacturers asking for a
replacement part. They don't have spares but instead they sent me
whole new lovely aluminium pole. It makes you feel special.

http://www.lgharris.co.uk/

Cosybike thoroughly recommends you buy painting stuff from LG
Harris. I think they supply paint to HRH The Queen too. If its good
enough for her it's good enough for me!!

If you want to feel special, book cosybike! We treat our customers
like royalty too. (But without the whole 'revolution head chopping
off thing)

Ethical Eco Chic

2009-02-09T13:26:00.000-08:00

Cosybike is off to indulge in some eco chic. What! what!

Buy your tickets now!

If anyone in Birmingham wants a booking on Saturday night 8th
march.....07789 912462

Its snowing!!...and June and July are getting busy again already!

2009-02-02T09:27:00.000-08:00

Hello Cosybikers

If you wish to book for bike week or any weekend in the summer get in
there quick!
The 5th to the 7th June is now full and the 7th - 17th July is also
full.

There is still hope, If you have a little event contact me anyway,
we might be able to squash you in somehow.

While its snowing cosybike is hibernating, but secretly wants to go
driving in the snow. I know how she feels but we'd need to find 6
other idiots to come with us. Tea and cake is much more appealing
right now!

Prom Transport 2009 Specials

2009-01-30T14:13:00.000-08:00

I blame it all on High School Musical but it makes me busy so bring
it on!

Enquiries are coming in already for May/June
To secure your prom night cosybooking get in there fast!

Scottish central belt bookings are really competitive. If you are in
Glasgow a Half hour will cost £60 - 1 hour £100

Down south in englandshire, I'm afraid the travel costs make it quite
dear financially and environmentally....But if you really want
cosybike and are prepared to pay we'll be there. Expect to pay
around £400 plus. (I make my drivers pedal all the way! hahahahaha!)

Remember, a Hummer is just a very inefficient minibus and nobody will
see you. On the cosybike people will take pictures and wave.
Shrinking violets need not apply. You will also be remembered as the
forward thinking, environmentally aware young person we are ALL
pinning our hopes on.

Stuff to do in the Christmas Holidays in Glasgow for families

2008-12-22T10:26:00.001-08:00

Are you bored....Well...

The Tron Panto will be amazing

Mixed reports from the Arches on "Alien War"

The Wizard of Oz at the Citizens is great for the wee ones

and I 'm not biased or anything but I'm sure I can fit in some cosy biking if you fancy? How about a wee tour of Glasgow Green followed by Sticky Toffee Pudding or Beer at West www.westbeer.com

Yummy (2 please)

Iain Urquhart

"Spokesman"

www.cosybike.co.uk

07789 912 462

Happy Christmas everyone and a Cosy Maintenance new year.

2008-12-18T14:55:00.001-08:00

Its that time of year where (it's supposed to...but hasn't!!) get
quiet and I can do some maintenance on the bike.

When I do get the chance I will be using Green Oil from the lovely
Simon at Green-oil.net

He makes ecological chain lube and grease and bike cleaner. He
recycles his bottles with a deposit system, the labels are paper not
plastic and he delivers orders on a bike.

I experimented once with margerine on a lego cable car pulley I built
when I was young. It worked for a while...then I melted the
lego...and my short career in lubricant polymers was over.

Unique Prom Night Transport on the cosybike...

2008-12-05T18:00:00.001-08:00

Are you Crazy? Bring it on!

At the moment I'm quoting quite high for your prom enquiries BUT if you spread the word around other schools, bebo, facebook and the like I will see if can put together some sort of Prom season tour to help spread the travel and staff costs. At the moment it's about £60 - £90 per rider depending how far south you are in the UK!

If you wish to be kept informed just email prom@cosybike.co.uk with your date and location.

Remember, no one sees you in a limo, and hen nights and 5 year olds have made them just a wee bit vulgar.

Arrive in style, elegance, dishevelled yet vitalised on the cosybike instead.

To secure your prom booking you must supply a credit card number (Phone, don't email it) or pay in advance via Paypal. This way your booking will be taken seriously and not discarded as "just kids" All emails must written in full English and not text speak. You will be entering into a contract. It is a prom after all, I expect you will have been educated by now!

Kirkton of Largo Primary School - The 1st Cycle friendly school in Fife

2008-12-03T04:23:00.001-08:00

Here they are having a ball!

They've got loads of bikes, and Cycle training is done within PE
classes.

That reminds me. BUY the cyclecraft book by John Franklin. Even if
you think you know it all, you will learn something.

http://www.cyclecraft.co.uk

Kirkton of Largo Primary School Bicycle launch

2008-12-01T10:36:00.000-08:00

news and piccies to come....

Helensburgh Christmas Lights switch on 2008

2008-11-23T11:37:00.001-08:00

Cosybike was back again touring the town. Real Radio and up and coming and very beautiful Girl Band, Atlanta were there. They Missed out on a cosybike ride, being celebs and all. Plus they would have been victims of Hypothermia in their glamourous outfits.

Well done to all my pedallers and Honorary cosybike marketing department. (Helensburgh Pipe Band)

Its winter, it's raining and people are still booking cosybike.

2008-11-17T07:15:00.001-08:00

You're all mad!! But keep it up because your bookings help me to get really good deals for Customers like Clic Sargent and Children of Chernobyl.

Sometimes there are more important things than Money.

Donate to CLIC Sargent

http://www.clicsargent.org.uk/Getinvolved/Donate

Every day 10 families are told that their child has cancer. As the UK's leading children's cancer charity, CLIC Sargent is a lifeline to families caring for a very sick child. With your help, we can be there for each family every step of the way.

There are many convenient ways to give money to improve the lives of children with cancer. It is easy to make a one-off donation, set up a direct debit or support us through payroll. You can also find information about leaving a legacy or set up a fund in the name of someone you love.

To make a donation over the phone, simply call our supporter care line on 0845 120 4442. Or send your donation by post to: CLIC Sargent, Abbeywood Business Park, Filton, Bristol BS34 7JU. Please make your cheque or postal order payable to CLIC Sargent.

Iain Urquhart

"Spokesman"

www.cosybike.co.uk

07789 912 462

The PeaceTank, New York City, October 5

2008-10-12T10:28:00.000-07:00

Eric Staller, the Inventor of the conference bike has been making Americans stop and think a bit more about their place in the world.

We probably really should get world leaders on conference bikes, then they would actually work together, Its also half an hour that they are not selling each other Guns and oil and brushing problems under the carpet.

Looks like we'll need to find a Gordon Brown mask for Eric though!!. They must exist as a Glasgow Freeshare email arrived today from a mum looking for a suit for her daughter as she wants to dress up as Gordon Brown for Halloween. A kid to keep an eye on methinks, she could go far!

On Sunday, October 5, I surprised New Yorkers with my mobile public artwork The PeaceTank. Starting at my brother's studio in Greenwich Village I donned my Obama mask and suit. My wife Sietske was Castro, my son Julian was Putin, his girlfriend Caitlin a vaguely Chinese leader; My brother-in-law Terry played Tony Blair, while Terry's daughter Caitlin played Yasser Arafat and my nephew Benny played the great Nelson Mandela.

As we headed out, ordinarily jaded New Yorkers stopped dead in their tracks! The smiles, waves, laughter, thumbs up, comments shouted, clearly showed my statement resonated with the people. "Hey Obama" some people shouted, "hey Fidel" Cuban-Americans shouted; "Only in New York" or "you made my day!" other exclaimed. Hundreds, if not thousands of cellphone photos were snapped. Some people sprinted ahead of us to get a better shot. Families posed in front of us at red lights as a loved one 'bagged a souvenir'.

Not everyone loved The PeaceTank; there were a few expressions of hostility, middle fingers flashed; more than one person shouted "there goes Obama with the axis of evil!" (Some people thought Arafat was Osama Bin Ladin) But overall the warmth and good cheer on the faces of 1000's of people reminded me that New York is the world's most expressive audience.

The PeaceTank was more metaphor than illustration, limited by the availability of good masks. Not expecting to influence anyone's vote (but still the 60's activist) I was compelled to say with this work: I feel strongly that Mr. Obama has the potential to be a great uniter, a RE-UNITER of America with the rest of the world. After 8 years of President Bush loudly proclaiming 'God bless America' we now have the chance to elect someone who proclaims himself a citizen of the world; a man who is curious about the world and one who promises to replace macho posturing with dialogue and diplomacy

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Tron Theatre "legendary" Halloween Party 31st october tbc?

2008-09-14T15:00:00.001-07:00

Yes its back, get yer costumes planned now! There will be singing, drinking and responsible Cosybike Carnage in the Merchant city again. This is theatreland, there may be costume changes.

Also buy your tickets for the show, Slick, NOW! its Brilliant www.tron.co.uk

SLICK

Tue 16 Sep - Sat 20 Sep @ 20.00

Winner of a Fringe First 2008, the filthiest funniest show of this year comes to the Tron.

Cosybike in the Trossachs! September weekend sat 26th sun 27th

2008-09-05T12:22:00.001-07:00

Summer is coming to an end but september can usually be quite good in scotland....

Cosybike has a new operating site in the Trossachs at the David Marshall Lodge. It's an ideal warm up for those off to do the Go ape Tree Top assault course and the Longest Zip slides in Britain!! Wheeeee! Or for scaredy cats that want something a little more laid back.

The views are fantastic, and there is also a great cycle route at Loch Katrine and the SS Sir Walter Scott.

Aberfoyle also has Ice Cream. I am enthusiastically optimistic that ice cream will be needed in September.

Under 16 off road stage race 13+14th of September, Glentress

2008-08-29T01:31:00.001-07:00

Make Like an Olympian kids, Pedals Ready, riders ready, Go!

Peebles CC break new ground with the UK's first ever Under 16 Off Road Stage Race.

After the tremendous success of Peebles CC's Under 16 Dirt Crit Series, they are set to break new ground in 2008 with the UK's first ever Under 16 Off Road Stage Race. Held at the ever popular Glentress Forest on the 13^th+14^th of September and contested over 5 stages in two days the race will test the all round mountain biking abilities of the riders. Day one will consist of three stages, a cross country race followed by a hill climb and finally a downhill race. On day two the riders will compete in an individual timetrial and finish off in the afternoon on the fast and furious dirt crit circuit.

The stage race is open to riders 16 and under with categories right down to the under 8's. One bike must be used for all Stages. So if your keen to give it a go come along for some fun! Entries are limited to 25 in each category and are filling up fast!

The first stage will start at 11am on the Saturday morning. Sign on is at the Buzzards Nest car park, Glentress. The race will be supported by Scottish Power Renewables and Alpine Bikes

For more information contact paul.newnham@scottishcycling.com. To download an entry form go to www.peeblescycling.org.

Mark Beaumont -The Boy done good!

2008-08-21T16:38:00.001-07:00

Since he was oan the telly this week better put his picture up eh?

Mark and Me at Loch Lomond - Cosybike round the world trip......maybe?

His Bike is a Koga Miyata for those who keep visiting me.

You can find mark at www.pedallingaround.com

Poor Steve Parry gets mistaken for Michael Phelps

2008-08-20T11:00:00.001-07:00

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/olympics/7569430.stm

I think he should just give up and take the adulation. It would be easier!!

hehehehe!

Fresher's week ideas

2008-08-20T09:44:00.000-07:00

Wanna get your society or club noticed at freshers week?

Cosybike will kidnap freshers on your behalf and ensure they have a great time. Within minutes they will all be pals and you will have to operate a waiting list for even the most obscure university club.

Its not just for Bike clubs, but they love it!!

www.cosybike.co.uk

The best way to learn to ride a bike

2008-08-19T09:54:00.001-07:00

Ditch the stabilisers! and remove the pedals!

Small hands don't have the power for brakes and its easier to learn one skill at a time. Some folk also advocate the use of coaster brakes as the kids get older. Coaster brakes activate via the pedals.

Models you might want to consider include the Isla likeabike and the Ridgeback Scoot or you could just take the cranks off a bike you already have.

When you get older and require gears consider a hub gear if you just cant get your head round derailleurs.

Youth Consultation? Calling all Community Support Leaders and others.

2008-08-17T12:33:00.001-07:00

Want to know what Children really think of the services you provide or the area they live in? Turn up with the cosybike in any street in the UK and you will find out some interesting things.

Cosybike is the ideal platform for informal discussion, nobody wants to leave, and it is extremely democratic. Cosybike doesn't stand for any nonsense either!

More Cosybike in Edinburgh at the cavalcade

2008-08-03T13:36:00.000-07:00

This first group climbed!!! and descended the mound and the Royal
mile to help us get to the start.

Cosybike at the Edinburgh Festival Cavalcade

2008-08-03T10:37:00.001-07:00

The big crazy 7 seat bike in edinburgh was me! along with Tall
bikes, mini bikes, A penny farthing (Norman let team cosybike have a
shot).....Indiana Jones was there, a couple of fairies, the queen
waving from a trailer and that was just in our wee group. there were
about 200 others behind us!!

My Photos to follow. If you want your picture on the cosybike
website send it in for a discount on a cosy booking.

Playdays 6th August 2008

2008-07-23T14:56:00.001-07:00

Apparently this year's Playday campaign theme is Give us a go! (What My customers say!!)

They are calling for children "to be allowed challenging and adventurous play opportunities and aim to shake off the 'cotton wool' culture that can limit children's play."

www.playday.org.uk

Cosybike is understandably all booked out! so I'm taking orders for next year!! There are a few dates round about the 6th of august so phone to check, I might be able to fit you in.

Hopefully in september I will be able to do a round up of cosybikes summer adventures, if I have time to stop pedalling!!

Hope you are all having a great holiday!

Iain

07789 912 462

Garnock Academy Prom Night Transport

2008-06-22T14:56:00.000-07:00

.....And pose in the style of a rock band...very cool.

Curry Cosybike

2008-06-16T06:42:00.001-07:00

Cosybike heads east and meets some lovely Bollywood Dancers. See You all at the Glasgow Mela! Kelvingrove Park 22nd June 2008

Well, technically it was pakora

Leisure cyclist saved from carnage!

2008-06-15T16:46:00.001-07:00

The forks were on backwards. and the lady said she wondered why her feet kept hitting the front wheel.

I asked if it came in a box to rule out duff home assembly but apparently not. It was assembled and collected from the shop like that.

I told her to be really careful and to take it back to get it sorted. She also mentioned her daughters bike tyre had had to go back because it had a big bulge. Sounds like the tyre wasn't seated right and had just been inflated anyway.

I inflate peoples tyres and advise on saddle height too. (If your knees are in your eyes your saddle is too low)

I think I may be obssessed. But I quite like the "oohhh! It works much better now!' response I get. I can't stand people working extra hard for no reason. If there is a more efficient way to do something then do it!! Although the man who commutes down Pollokshaws road at high speed in first gear, ALL THE WAY is beyond saving. Or he has superconducting teflon knees.

Chocolate Face, Mark Beaumont and Evans cycles fixing...

2008-06-15T14:25:00.001-07:00

This is Chocolate Face. This how he was introduced to me by his pals. I wonder what inspired them to name him so...

Here is Mark Beaumont chilling out on the cosybike just after his RTW trip. We just went round the car park. And got lost. Its a mystery how he made it round the world!! Only kidding Mark!!

Evans Cycles Rethreading a crank or two. Apparently they are all left hand dreads. Sorry Threads. Cosybike has Cool Mechanics.

The UK's First Conference Bike maintenance expert! Nick from Evans Cycles, Braehead. The Uk's second Conference bike experts are now Alpine Bikes. They don't have Dreads but have an ice climbing wall instead. Don't visit their stores, they sell you really nice stuff that you need. 3 bikes so far....

Oh and I nearly forgot

2008-06-14T16:12:00.001-07:00

"Chocolate Face" and his Pals were a highlight of the day too. Pictures to follow.

This is not racist BTW -Just the result of an ice cream - fizzog interface incident.

Iain Urquhart

"Spokesman"

www.cosybike.co.uk

07789 912 462

Mark Beaumont was on the cosybike today!

2008-06-14T16:09:00.001-07:00

We didn't go round the world but we got lost. and left the photographer behind. and a pedal fell off. Mark tried to fix it. See I told you it was carnage.

I think he was quite happy to be asking questions rather than answering them for once!

And I think I have worked out where the kiddies chant, What time is it?.... It's (insert whatever you like here) Time! comes from. I think it might be from High school musical. But I could be wrong.

Iain Urquhart

"Spokesman"

www.cosybike.co.uk

07789 912 462

Prestonpans Infant School Collage They made this for me!

2008-06-10T10:52:00.000-07:00

Mark Beaumont Rides the Cosybike this weekend!

2008-06-08T09:57:00.001-07:00

At Loch Lomond Shores and the Get Active Festival. Who knows?, you might get a spontaneous trip RTW trip!

Iain Urquhart

"Spokesman"

www.cosybike.co.uk

07789 912 462

Prestonpans infant school Carnage and 3 Harbours arts fest.

2008-06-08T09:49:00.000-07:00

Join a Spin Class?

2008-06-03T16:54:00.001-07:00

Wanna get Fit and meet new pals? Join a cosybike spin class and actually get somewhere. Exercise has never been more fun or sociable. Let the Gym come to you, or try adventures in new places. Cosybiking is low impact and can be as hard or as easy as you make it. And everyone will be encouraging each other for the next challenge.

Or you can spend a fortune and sweat it out with 40 other people, a crazed instructor, loud music and have a "lifestyle" Remember Mental health is just important as physical health. We ALL have Mental Health.