My Favourite Cycling Routes in Mallorca And How Not To Cycle Sa Calobra Last summer, I enjoyed a series of day rides cycling around Mallorca. I was staying with friends in Binissalem for a few weeks and decided to take my bike. Mallorca is a cyclist’s dream. Quiet roads, clean tarmac, and a café on … Read more
My 350km review of the Rear Loading Electric Longtail Decathlon BTWIN R500E Cargo Bike In September, riding the latest Decathlon Electric Cargo Bike, I spent several days exploring Frasso Telesino, a small village tucked into the Campania hills of southern Italy. The roads twist and climb through olive groves and stone-walled lanes. It’s the kind … Read more
As an expat living in India these are my top picks for winter sports in Asia For expats in the UAE, India or Southeast Asia looking for winter adventure, these are the ski trips that deliver real snow and big mountains. For most expats living in Asia, winter means palm trees and beaches. But just … Read more
Ride tested in real weather, from round-the-world trips to wet commutes at home. My bootstrapped, threadbare waterproof cycling gear has kept me dry and comforatble in all seasons (more or less). When you’ve been riding bikes for decades, through every kind of weather the planet throws at you, you learn what lasts. You learn what … Read more
Morocco is fast becoming the destination of choice for gravel hungry back country bike travellers Cycling the Atlas Mountains is accessible and adventurous which is why I believe it’s found such popualrity with the bikepacking and gravel communities. Few places stir the cycling imagination quite like Morocco. From the bustling souks of Marrakech to the … Read more
Choosing my daughters first kids bike went beyond the basket, bell that rings and things to make it look good Buying a child’s first bike is a big moment. It’s freedom on two wheels, a taste of adventure, and the start of a lifelong skill. Decathlon’s BTWIN kids range makes this step simple, with sizes … Read more
Dive into an action packed adventure holiday in Goa with these awesome daring days out Here’s my guide to 30 of the best adventure activities in Goa, broken down by region so you can pick your thrill whether you’re in the north, south or the centre of Goa. Goa is more than golden sandy beaches … Read more
Import a classic motorcycle to your home country There’s a certain romance to buying a Royal Enfield in India. The thump of the Bullet on Himalayan roads. The dust, the chai stops, the long ribbon of tarmac that never seems to end. For many riders, the dream doesn’t stop in India. They want to take … Read more
My Favourite Things to Do in Muscat with Children: An Adventure-Filled Family Guide When my daughter was two years old, we set off on an unforgettable road trip around Oman. Our seven-day adventure was filled with family-friendly activities, cultural discoveries, and unforgettable memories. Muscat, Oman’s capital, turned out to be the perfect starting point for … Read more
30,000 km with the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 (2015) Still the best touring cruiser for India? Back in 2018, I bought a Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350. I’d just returned from an RTW cycling expedition and was looking for a machine that could handle India’s open roads, dusty backlanes and chaotic city streets. Fast forward eight … Read more