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GoCycle Expert Guide – Somerset Circle
Go exploring along the gorgeous Somerset Circle! The UK has many disused railways, and many of these have been converted into shared paths. In fact, Sustrans’ very first path was… Read More »GoCycle Expert Guide – Somerset Circle
Audax, baby!
For a long time I’ve been threatening to get into Audaxing. Audaxing, in case you didn’t know, is long distance cycling events, run by Audax UK (in the UK). With… Read More »Audax, baby!
Darkmoor – the return
Darkmoor was an annual all-night bike ride that I used to organise. It never really took off, so I stopped it. After all, there’s no point continuing a ride that… Read More »Darkmoor – the return
Kit review – Zefal T3 top tube bag
Overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐ The Zefal T3 bag attaches to the top tube with Velcro-type fasteners, and has a clear pocket for your smartphone. It’s generously-sized, but you need to decide… Read More »Kit review – Zefal T3 top tube bag
The Beginner’s Guide to Designing a Cycle Route
Tired of cycling the same old routes, and ready to broaden your horizons? Then this post if for you! This is a long and detailed guide, so set some time… Read More »The Beginner’s Guide to Designing a Cycle Route
Kit Review – Profile Design aero bars & risers
Overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Aero bars on a touring bike? Yes, I fit Profile Design Legacy II aero bars to my touring bike. My primary motivation was not to gain any… Read More »Kit Review – Profile Design aero bars & risers
Kit Review – Nebo Mycro head torch
Overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Head torches are severely under-rated, and are critical bits of kit. They come in extremely useful when cycle commuting, cycle touring and when camping. On night-time rides,… Read More »Kit Review – Nebo Mycro head torch
The CIA and cycling
You may wonder what the CIA (and its predecessor, the OSS) could possibly have to do with cycling, and especially cycling activism. The answer will surprise you: they literally pretty… Read More »The CIA and cycling
Five things you’ll love about cycle touring the UK
Some people can only be happy when they things to moan about, and in the absence of valid reasons, they’ll invent some. Those people will try and tell you that… Read More »Five things you’ll love about cycle touring the UK
The Transcontinental Race
Longer and harder than the TdF The Tour de France needs no introduction. More than a bicycle race, it’s become showbusiness. Team strategies, dictated into riders’ ears via Race Radio,… Read More »The Transcontinental Race
So it went wrong
The Internet is awash with glitzy, highly-polished tales of jaw-dropping adventures in stunning and exotic locations, illustrated with often wonderful pictures. That’s the show-reel, to draw you in. Do not… Read More »So it went wrong
This is the life you’re living
This is your only life, so live it well. Instead of worrying about things that you cannot control, focus on what’s within your power to control. That’s more than what… Read More »This is the life you’re living
Aero Bars On A Touring Bike
Aero bars, also called tri-bars, are attached to your bike’s handlebars, with the primary purpose to get your body into a far more aerodynamic position. They’re mostly used by riders… Read More »Aero Bars On A Touring Bike
The Winner!
During my Wild Atlantic Way ride, I ran a competition, giving away a signed copy of John Devoy’s amazing book, Quondam. The competition took the form of a quiz, and… Read More »The Winner!
Just go on and do it
I’m well aware that Nike has copyright on that phrase, which is why I changed it a tad here, but I expect even the mighty Nike will agree with what… Read More »Just go on and do it
Truth matters
Trust is binary: either you trust someone, or you don’t. When people deliberately give you false information, they destroy any trust you may have had. Sadly, this is something police… Read More »Truth matters
Couch to Cycle Camping
You heard about Couch to 5k, right? This is vaguely similar, only instead of trying to get you to run 5 kilometres, let’s get you cycle camping. Said hey babe,… Read More »Couch to Cycle Camping
Cycle touring – the little things
The Internet’s awash with cycle touring packing lists – there’s one on here, too. However, there are at least two very important items that most packing lists forget to tell… Read More »Cycle touring – the little things
UPDATED: Kit review – iGPSport BSC200 GPS unit
Overall rating: ⭐ Do read the update to this review further below. I know my cunning plan was to never replace my ageing old Garmin Edge 500 GPS unit, and… Read More »UPDATED: Kit review – iGPSport BSC200 GPS unit