Surviving the storm

by
Your camping gear will be a game changer at home Climate change means the United kingdom will be experiencing more, and more severe winter storms. Frequently, winter storms, or related flooding, cause power outages. Some of those last for days. I’d like you to think about that for a moment – how would you cope ... Read more

Bigger, better, faster, MORE

by
I have a confession to make: I don’t like all those Red Bull extreme cycling videos. The reason for that is really simple: real people get hurt doing ever more extreme things, as marketing for a company. Arms race Think about it for a minute. You’re watching a Red Bull video showing someone doing a ... Read more

Bugle Trail

by
Bugle Trail overall rating: (Colour explanation: blue = good, yellow indicates some warning, and red indicates issues to be aware of) The Bugle Trail runs for just over 5 miles from near St Blaizey, past the Eden Project, to the village of Bugle, in Cornwall. It’s part of the Cornish Clay Trails, and offers a ... Read more

Go West, by Steve Silk

by
Go West, by Steve Silk
After reading the account of a bike ride to Milford Haven, over 100 years ago, Steve Silk set off to replicate that adventure, and this book does an excellent job of telling that story.

Surrender

by
The word surrender usually conjures up negative connotation, often centred around war, or battle. Surrender means giving up, and that’s usually see as a bad thing. But there is one kind of surrender that can change your cycling. Rain The UK is exquisitely beautiful and green. The reason behind all that lush greenery, and many ... Read more

The Art of the Five-Minute Ride

by
The world tells us that journeys need to be big to matter. That the real adventures start where maps start to fade, where days stretch long, and where you lose sight of home. But the humble five-minute ride – the trip to the shop, the detour to the post box, the spin around the block ... Read more

On the bright side

by
Lights. We all-too-often hear about drivers ranting about seeing cyclists riding at night, without lights. Ignoring for the moment that they admit they saw the cyclists, the fact is it really is a VERY good idea to have lights on your bike at night. To see, or to be seen? That is the question Lights ... Read more

All you need to know about cycling on Dartmoor

by
Dartmoor is England’s last true wilderness, and receives millions of visitors each year. It’s easy to see why – Dartmoor is beautiful. From the annual Ten Tors event for school kids, to the Dartmoor Classic sportive, to smaller events like Dartmoor In A Day, to just casual visitors and families having a picnic, Dartmoor caters ... Read more

Coospo CS600 smart cycling computer

by
I recently obtained a Coospo CS600 cycling computer to review. Full disclosure from the outset: I didn’t pay for the unit. However, I do honest reviews, and that’s exactly what this one is. Overview The CS600 is the top-of-the-range bicycle computer from Coospo, a Chinese manufacturer. This is by no means the best cycling computer ... Read more

Baguettes and bicycles – Steven Herrick

by
When the blurb for a book start with “Award-winning author”, you immediately have high hopes for the book. In this book, Herrick tells of when he crossed France by bicycle, from west to east. The book is somewhat unusual in that Henrick didn’t do a continuous 1 200 km journey. Instead, at times he hired ... Read more

Far Sweeter Than Honey – William Spencer

by
William Spencer, and his mate Brian, were young men when they decided to set off from 1970s England, and cycle to India. Inspired by what he read about Auroville, in India, Spencer developed a growing interest in meditation (though it wasn’t something he could actually do). Newbies The pair weren’t very experienced cycle tourers, but ... Read more

Secret Torbay – Hills and Sea

by
This Secret Cities route runs through Torbay, and includes several delightful surprises. You can even download the GPX, and watch the route video from here!

Brighton Bimble – finally done!

by
Brighton Pier
So, you're based in, or near London, and you're looking for a great, ready-made, two or three day cycling adventure? Oh, then I have really good news for you!

What does “Leave No Trace really mean?

by
Throughout this site, you will find regular references to Leave No Trace, but what does it actually mean? Is it simply about picking up your litter, or is there more to it? Actions have consequences In South Africa, there’s an area known as Namaqualand. It’s barren desert most of the time, but when it does ... Read more

Secret Plymouth – Plumtown

by
Secret Plymouth routes are part of the Secret Cities series of cycle route guides. This one sets off from Coypool Park & Ride, to go explore some roads and lanes in Plympton that you probably never even knew existed. Why is this route called Plumtown? Plympton is considered to have taken it’s name from the ... Read more
🌙