Embrace adventure!
The purpose of life is to live! You don’t exist just to go to work, day in, day out, until you (hopefully) make it to retirement. There’s a whole world out there, waiting to be explored, and it’s waiting just for you.
In life, you can always get more money, but you only have a finite amount of time available. Time is far more valuable than money ever could be, so spend your time wisely by having as many adventures as possible!
If you’re looking for ideas for your next adventure, simply click either the GoCycle link on the menu (for multi-day routes) or the Traffic-Free link.
PLEASE NOTE: If you clicked a link on this site that you expected to take you elsewhere on the site (such as the Where’s Will menu option) and you ended up back on the home page, it’s probably because the content you tried to access is limited to only WillCycle Supporters.
Adventure
Everyone needs adventure in their lives! Of course, adventure doesn’t have to mean a solo crossing of the Sahara, on foot, or visiting the South Pole. Most of us have busy lives, but we still have ample scope for fitting in plenty of adventure.
- Avoiding freezing
Now autumn’s here (in the northern hemisphere, anyway) it’s not long before the really cold … Read more - 12 months – 12 commutes
This challenge is aimed at people who don’t cycle commute, and the principle is very … Read more - eBike touring
eBikes are cool, and anyone who claims that ebikes are somehow “cheating” are simply jealous. … Read more - Somerset Circle – revamped and updated!
Of all my GoCycle multi-day routes, my Somerset Circle is one of my personal favourites. … Read more - 8 biggest Op Snap report mistakes
Op Snap is the system available in England and Wales, where cyclists can report bad … Read more - Improving your chances of a successful Op Snap report
Most people don’t cycle. That’s simply a statement of fact. Why is this simple fact … Read more - Summer holidays adventures with kids
If you’re a parent, you don’t need reminding how expensive kids can be, or how … Read more - Life Cycles – Julian Sayarer
When Mark Beaumont set a new round-the-world cycling record, he managed to get corporate sponsorship … Read more
Cycle Touring
Cycle touring is simply the best way to go exploring an area, or even a country. Beginning cycle touring can seem daunting, but you will find lots of answers and resources below, aimed at absolute beginners, and even experienced tourers.
- Le Grand Tour – by Andrew P Sykes
I’ve a confession to make, right from the outset: I’ve read all of Sykes’ books, … Read more - Cycle tour destroyer
If like me, you spend considerable time planning and preparing for a cycle tour, then … Read more - Book review – Wild Camping the Wild Atlantic Way
Every traveller’s journey is unique to them, and is a snapshot in time. This book … Read more - Top ten worst things about cycle touring
Obviously, I remain an enormous fan of cycle touring, and often wish I was financially … Read more - 10 Cycle touring mistakes
We’re all human, and we all make mistakes. Here’s a list of mistakes that are … Read more - Keeping your cool
With climate change comes the reality of hotter days. When cycle touring, that has real-world … Read more - Free
Few people get to experience what it is really like to be free. Free from … Read more - Use your noodle
“Use your head” typically is the same as saying “Think it through”, but there’s far … Read more
The Spirit of Adventure
Every two weeks, the WillCycle newsletter is sent out, and it contains content not available on the site, plus often exclusive giveaways. There’s a good reason why The Spirit Of Adventure has well over double the industry standard reading rate for newsletters! If other people enjoy reading it so much, it’s time to sign up and stop missing out! Signing up is super-quick and easy, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Cycle Routes
If you’re looking for the very best collection of traffic-free cycle routes in the UK, then look no further! Below are the latest 8 of hundreds such routes.
- Longendale Trail
Longendale Trail cycle route overall rating: The Longendale Trail is located in the Peak District … Read more - The Lighthouse Trail
The Lighthouse Trail cycle route overall rating: (Colour explanation: blue = good, yellow indicates some … Read more - The Swiss Valley Trail
Swiss Valley Trail cycle route overall rating: (Colour explanation: blue = good, yellow indicates some … Read more - Dart Valley Cycleway
Dart Valley Cycleway cycle route overall rating: (Colour explanation: blue = good, yellow indicates some … Read more - Forest of Dean Colliers Trail
Forest of Dean Colliers Trail cycle route overall rating: (Colour explanation: blue = good, yellow … Read more - The Roman Road (Cambridge)
Roman Road cycle route overall rating: (Colour explanation: blue = good, yellow indicates some warning, … Read more - Exmouth to Budleigh Salterton
Exmouth to Budleigh Salterton cycle route overall rating: (Colour explanation: blue = good, yellow indicates … Read more - The Beginner’s Guide to Designing a Cycle Route
Tired of cycling the same old routes, and ready to broaden your horizons? Then this … Read more
Kit Review
We all want value for money, right? WillCycle Kit Reviews help you make up your mind, and often tell you about absolute bargains.
Here are the latest Kit Reviews:
- Clarks CMD-24 cable disk brakes
Everyone loves a bargain, right? At around £40 for a set of these – front … Read more - Best-value helmet cam
So, you’re looking for a decent-quality cycling helmet camera? You want a battery life of … Read more - Kit review – Time ATAC XC4 pedals
Time ATAC XC4 pedals overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A kit review for pedals? Yes! Because ATAC … Read more - Kit Review – West Biking Panniers
West Biking 25 litres panniers overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Panniers are essential cycle touring pieces of … Read more - Kit review: Elite Cycling Project Malmo winter gloves
Elite Cycling Project Malmo winter cycling gloves overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Suffering from semi-frozen fingers isn’t … Read more - Kit Review – Valehowl sleeping mat
Provisional* overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sleeping mats are not all the same, and the difference in … Read more - Kit Review – Micronew 3 x 9 shifters
Micronew shifters overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My bike has a 3 x 9 drive. It started … Read more - Kit Review: Fischer 70 lux dynamo headlight
Overall rating: For anyone who relies on their bike for commuting, utility cycling, or cycle … Read more
Knowledge
I have made a wealth of knowledge available for you on here. Simply start by clicking the Back To Basics link.
You will find all sorts of information, from cycle touring, to cycle camping, stealth camping, wild camping in the UK, help with navigation, security while cycle touring and even how to design a good cycle touring route.
It’s all here, simply waiting for you to explore! Do yourself a favour and look around this site. You’ll find lots of useful information!
Experience
So, you have a bicycle, you have camping gear, but what you lack is the experience?
There’s an easy solution! Join me on a WeCycle Guided Wild Camping experience. You will experience the delights of wild camping on Dartmoor, in a supportive environment, with help on hand.
You will gain experience and confidence, all while having loads of fun in an exquisitely beautiful landscape. Simply click the link, read all about it, then pick the next available date and book yourself on it!
What do you mean “It’s a lifestyle”?
Because you’re visiting this site, I’ll guess cycling is as important to you as it is to me. It runs right through everything I do, and forms the basis of almost all my adventures. This is why I have so much help and guidance available for you on here. It’s also why I provide DayCycle cycling route guides, as well as multi-day GoCycle cycle touring route guides.
Cycling influences my daily life. It impacts on almost everything I do. To me, cycling is a lifestyle, and WillCycle is simply an extension of that lifestyle.