Shop Junction Blog http://www.shopjunction.co.uk/blog Product news, reviews and more.... Sun, 10 Aug 2008 11:19:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en Cycling in Sussex http://www.shopjunction.co.uk/blog/90/cycling-in-sussex/ http://www.shopjunction.co.uk/blog/90/cycling-in-sussex/#comments Sun, 10 Aug 2008 11:16:14 +0000 admin http://www.shopjunction.co.uk/blog/?p=90 I am a bit of a mountain bike fan. Nothing too extreme you understand but I do like to get out and about on my mountain bike into the Sussex countryside near where I live. Despite living in quite a built-up area, it’s easy to get away from it all with a few miles cycling so that you find yourself in the middle of a forest with only the sounds of the birds for company. Great!

Cycling in Sussex I know most of the trail routes near here but I am always looking for new routes to explore. A new book called Cycling in Sussex: Off-Road Trails and Quiet Lanes seems to be just the book I need to find some new rides!

The book is very nicely designed and each route has a map with some excellent and easy-to-follow directions. The routes are graded from family/easy rides through to medium and hard rides and the distances for each route varies from 4 km to 28 km. There should be something for everybody whatever your cycling experience or fitness.

One other useful feature is that each route has several nearby pubs highlighted! I always find that a beer stop is an essential part of any ride….

Related: Horsham Pub Guide

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The Kitbag sale gives 20% discount off all orders with a spend of £40 or more. This sale starts at 10am on Wednesday 30th July, and will run for 2 days only (ending on Friday 1st August 2008 at 10am).

The discount will be applied automatically to the customer’s basket once the total reaches £40.  A great offer for Kitbag customers.

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My mother is a bit of a jigsaw puzzle fan so I reckon I’ll be visiting Toys and Learning on a few occasions!

]]> http://www.shopjunction.co.uk/blog/86/toys-and-learning/feed/ Cool Sunglasses http://www.shopjunction.co.uk/blog/81/cool-sunglasses/ http://www.shopjunction.co.uk/blog/81/cool-sunglasses/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:59:17 +0000 admin http://www.shopjunction.co.uk/blog/?p=81 Coolbinz is a new website that sells sunglasses from Serengeti, Bollé, and Sundog. The website is clearly laid out and easy to use with a straightforward buying process.

Coolbinz screenshot

]]> http://www.shopjunction.co.uk/blog/81/cool-sunglasses/feed/ 40% off Swimwear at La Redoute http://www.shopjunction.co.uk/blog/80/40-off-swimwear-at-la-redoute/ http://www.shopjunction.co.uk/blog/80/40-off-swimwear-at-la-redoute/#comments Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:28:40 +0000 admin http://www.shopjunction.co.uk/blog/?p=80 La Redoute have an exclusive offer on Swimwear!

Receive 40% off Swimwear from Monday 30th June to Monday 14th July.  This is only valid for one single use.  Use Voucher Code 1714 to take advantage of this offer. The offer is valid on women, men and children’s swimwear.

There is a great selection to choose from in a range of styles, colours and sizes, including bikinis, swimsuits, tankinis and separates, so you can mix and match.  Buy now before before your summer holiday!

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MySupermarket is a new website that helps you shop, compare and get the best possible price for your grocery shopping at Tesco, ASDA, Sainsbury’s or Ocado. The website enables you to choose a supermarket and import your favourites or browse top offers and supermarket shelves. You can save money and calories within your supermarket, or by switching to another.

MySupermarket is quick, easy and free to use – and is completely independent.

]]> http://www.shopjunction.co.uk/blog/79/compare-supermarket-prices/feed/ Cycling in Wiltshire http://www.shopjunction.co.uk/blog/77/cycling-in-wiltshire/ http://www.shopjunction.co.uk/blog/77/cycling-in-wiltshire/#comments Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:07:22 +0000 admin http://www.shopjunction.co.uk/blog/?p=77 I am off on a bit of a cycling trip for a few days with a group of old-enough-to know-better mates. We are cycling the Wiltshire Cycleway which, I am told, is approximately 160 miles of country lanes between Salisbury and Malmesbury. Yikes, sounds like a long way! However, I have managed to get out on my Specialised Rockhopper MTB for a few practice rides in recent weeks so I am reasonably confident. Hopefully, it will be a successful ride and we will all get to the finishing point for a few celebratory beers on Saturday. Yay!

Rockhopper Ideally, a road bike would be best for this particular ride because it is mainly an on-road trip. I don’t have a road bike so my MTB will have to do. Mine is a bit like this Rockhopper from Evans Cycles. Everyone else has MTBs and/or hybrid bicycles so I should not be too far behind!

I aim to return with that tired, but not too painful, feeling that you get after a longish walk/ride/run. Wish me luck!

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  • Latest offer from The Link: Orange Sony Ericsson W380i Walkman - Funky new Walkman Flip phone for only £69.99
    • ]]>     http://www.shopjunction.co.uk/blog/75/orange-sony-ericsson-w380i-walkman/feed/     HP DV9890 Laptop http://www.shopjunction.co.uk/blog/73/hp-dv9890-laptop/ http://www.shopjunction.co.uk/blog/73/hp-dv9890-laptop/#comments Tue, 20 May 2008 16:20:55 +0000 admin http://www.shopjunction.co.uk/blog/?p=73 HP DV9890 Laptop for the Home and Office

    Great offer from PC World - this HP DV9890 Laptop has an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.5 GHz, 800 MHz, 6 MB), Windows Vista Home Premium and 4GB Memory - and is only £1,199.99

    HP DV9890 laptop

    ]]>     http://www.shopjunction.co.uk/blog/73/hp-dv9890-laptop/feed/     Comet Discount Codes http://www.shopjunction.co.uk/blog/72/comet-discount-codes/ http://www.shopjunction.co.uk/blog/72/comet-discount-codes/#comments Fri, 09 May 2008 16:24:01 +0000 admin http://www.shopjunction.co.uk/blog/?p=72 Just enter the following discount codes at the checkout to get these discounts:

    • £10 off any large kitchen appliance over £199 - SUMMERKITCHEN10 (ends 16th May) Visit the store
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