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.
- Summer holidays adventures with kidsIf you’re a parent, you don’t need reminding how expensive kids can be, or how … Read more
- Life Cycles – Julian SayarerWhen Mark Beaumont set a new round-the-world cycling record, he managed to get corporate sponsorship … Read more
- The Strawberry Line debacleLet me start off by saying that overall, the Strawberry Line has the potential to … Read more
- A 1986-style Devon Coast To Coast1986 was a great year – Duran Duran were a supergroup, and it was my … Read more
- The WillCam mount optionsSome people seem to have had a little difficulty in figuring out how to use … Read more
- #RideForGazaWillCycle isn’t meant to be political, as in, I have deliberately and intentionally kept politics … Read more
- And they called it puppy loveI have a new love in my life: he’s called Alfie, and he’s the most … Read more
- Why do you ride?When I got back into cycling, it was because my kids – still little at … 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 SykesI’ve a confession to make, right from the outset: I’ve read all of Sykes’ books, … Read more
- Cycle tour destroyerIf like me, you spend considerable time planning and preparing for a cycle tour, then … Read more
- Book review – Wild Camping the Wild Atlantic WayEvery traveller’s journey is unique to them, and is a snapshot in time. This book … Read more
- Top ten worst things about cycle touringObviously, I remain an enormous fan of cycle touring, and often wish I was financially … Read more
- 10 Cycle touring mistakesWe’re all human, and we all make mistakes. Here’s a list of mistakes that are … Read more
- Keeping your coolWith climate change comes the reality of hotter days. When cycle touring, that has real-world … Read more
- FreeFew 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.
- The Swiss Valley TrailSwiss Valley Trail cycle route overall rating: B3⭐⭐⭐ Mostly following the old Llanelli and Mynydd … Read more
- Dart Valley CyclewayDart Valley Cycleway cycle route overall rating: ⭐⭐ This 6.3 mile route is gorgeous, and … Read more
- Forest of Dean Colliers TrailForest of Dean Colliers Trail cycle route overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Forest of Dean lies … Read more
- The Roman Road (Cambridge)Roman Road cycle route overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐ This 12.8 mile route mostly follows the course … Read more
- Exmouth to Budleigh SaltertonExmouth to Budleigh Salterton cycle route overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐ The Exmouth to Budleigh Salterton cycle … Read more
- The Beginner’s Guide to Designing a Cycle RouteTired of cycling the same old routes, and ready to broaden your horizons? Then this … Read more
- Manifold Way Traffic-free Cycle RouteManifold Way cycle route overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐ Manifold Way gets its name from the River … Read more
- The Shropshire Union Canal cycle routeShropshire Union Canal cycle route overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐ The part of the Shropshire Union Canal … 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:
- Best-value helmet camSo, you’re looking for a decent-quality cycling helmet camera? You want a battery life of … Read more
- Kit review – Time ATAC XC4 pedalsTime ATAC XC4 pedals overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A kit review for pedals? Yes! Because ATAC … Read more
- Kit Review – West Biking PanniersWest Biking 25 litres panniers overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Panniers are essential cycle touring pieces of … Read more
- Kit review: Elite Cycling Project Malmo winter glovesElite Cycling Project Malmo winter cycling gloves overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Suffering from semi-frozen fingers isn’t … Read more
- Kit Review – Valehowl sleeping matProvisional* overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sleeping mats are not all the same, and the difference in … Read more
- Kit Review – Micronew 3 x 9 shiftersMicronew shifters overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My bike has a 3 x 9 drive. It started … Read more
- Kit Review: Fischer 70 lux dynamo headlightOverall rating: For anyone who relies on their bike for commuting, utility cycling, or cycle … Read more
- Kit review – Zefal T3 top tube bagOverall rating: ⭐⭐⭐ The Zefal T3 bag attaches to the top tube with Velcro-type fasteners, … 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.