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In this SheCycles post, I’d like to introduce you to Helen. Helen is a lifelong Londoner and lover of bikes, swimming and Liverpool FC, and here she talks about her experiences on two wheels. Helen’s on Twitter as @Coshgirl, and you should definitely follow her. In case you didn’t know, SheCycles is a series of … Read more
I’m offering a guided wild-camping, gravel cycling experience. There are just five places available, so grab yours at just £86 per person, before they sell out. It will be over the weekend of Saturday, 12th of June. Please read the Ts & Cs on the EventBrite event page before buying a ticket, as buying a … Read more
“You’ve been getting increasingly nervous as the sun starts getting lower in the sky, knowing that tonight will be your very first time ever wild-camping, on your own. With a determined expression on your face, you pedal on, relieved that your tired legs will soon get a break from powering your loaded bike up hills, … Read more
It is often said that outside your comfort zone is where the magic happens, so why don’t we set a series of challenges, to see if we can get you out of your comfort zone? The title of this blog is WillCycle, so of course cycling will feature heavily in these challenges. Obviously, you’re free … Read more
The Vango Compact Gas Stove is really rather good, with only three negatives. First though, what makes it so good: for starters, it’s tiny. It comes in a hard plastic case, and screws directly onto a gas cannister. The three supports for whatever you place on the stove fold up, to fit inside the plastic … Read more
There’s a basic principle that states we are all free to make our own choices, but we are not free from the consequences of the choices we had made. Sometimes, the consequences are immediate: you’re in a crowded pub, walk up to the biggest, meanest, toughest guy there, and you slap him. Yes, you are … Read more
… great complexity? If you’re a regular visitor here, you’ll know I have a hub dynamo on my bike, and rely on that to help keep my gadgets charged when out cycling. Especially on multi-day, off-grid rides, with wild camping along the way, your options are either to be self-reliant, or to have all your … Read more
In this latest SheCycles post, we hear from Uni, in her own words, about what it’s like to be a cyclist and a woman. If you’re unfamiliar with SheCycles posts, I suggest you read them all, simply by clicking this link. Let me hand you over to Uni: I’m strictly a weekend warrior and … Read more
After a long day of gorgeous cycling, you had a hearty meal, then settled down in your tent for a well-deserved night’s sleep. But what about your bike? Lying there with wide open eyes all night long is not conducive to good cycle touring, but then again, neither is waking up in the morning to discover … Read more
English rivers are drowning in sh*t If you read just a handful of posts on here, you’ll see I’m a big fan of having more adventure in your life. Cycling is a great way to do so, but certainly not the only way. Swimming and cycling is a great combination, and better still if it … Read more
SheCycles are a series of posts highlighting women who cycle, in their own words, asking them a series of questions about themselves. I ask the same questions, and the women are free to answer only those questions they want to, and to interpret the questions in any way they want to. The aim of SheCycles … Read more
Adventure is found where you look for it. Don’t believe me? If you live in a city, go exploring locally, taking photos of graffiti that catches your eye.Try to decipher the message the graffiti is attempting to share. Try and identify the signature (called a tag) used by one graffiti artist, then see if you … Read more
The difference between a cycling route and a GOOD cycling route Anyone can design a cycling route, but to design a good route requires a bit of thought. For the purposes of this post, I’ll be focusing on longer, ideally multi-day routes. You cannot design a route without a map. The only question is where that … Read more
This Easter weekend, I went and tested my Somerset Circle route. COVID restrictions remain in place, but as from the 29th of March, effective relaxation of the restrictions meant I could wild camp, without falling foul of those restrictions. My day started early, and I was on the road, cycling the 11 miles to Plymouth … Read more
It’s no secret that Devon and Cornwall are astoundingly beautiful counties. Similar in many ways, yet also quite distinct from each other, with the ever-present Cream Tea War looming in the background. Both counties are full of real people – salt-of-the-earth types – who are friendly and welcoming. Cornwall has a very strong national identity – … Read more