Cycle Touring Festival 2025: The UK’s Premier Bicycle Touring Event The Cycle Touring Festival is the UK’s only dedicated event for people passionate about long-distance, self-supported bicycle travel. Whether you’re planning your first overnight ride or reminiscing about months on the road, this festival brings together a vibrant community of cycle travellers from around the … Read more
Your guide to navigating Indian Railways with two wheels in tow India’s vast railway network is one of the best ways to cover long distances on a budget. In this extensive guide, I’ll share my top tips on travelling India by train with a bike. I’ve heard many questions about Indian Railways: what if you’re … Read more
The Best Camp Cookware for Bicycle Touring, Bikepacking and ADV Bike Trips Camp cooking on two wheels? It’s a beautiful thing. There’s nothing quite like waking up in the wild, firing up your stove, and brewing a fresh cup of coffee while the sun climbs over the horizon. But to make that magic happen, you … Read more
Whether you’re planning your first overnight ride or a cross-continental epic, this bicycle touring guide covers everything you need to get started, stay safe, and enjoy the ride.
You’ll need an International Driving Permit to join an organised motorcycle tour or undertake a self-guided road trip overseas If you’re planning to ride abroad — especially in India — you’ll need more than just your UK licence. To stay legal and fully insured, you’ll need an International Driving Permit (IDP). Here’s how to get … Read more
In this comprehensive Himalayan Kingdoms trip report, I share my experience guiding a group motorcycle tour of the Indian Himalayas through the ancient and remote Kingdoms of Ladakh and Kashmir and the gloriously green state of Himachal Pradesh.
I took the new 450 for a road test around North Goa TLDR: The Himalayan 450 is faster, smoother and more comfortable than the 411. 452cc liquid-cooled engine, 40 HP, handles well on tarmac and dirt. A few trade-offs. The 196 kg weight means you’ll earn every off-road drop, and the 825mm seat height will … Read more
My 15,728km Riders Review of the Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 Across Ladakh and Kashmir For years, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 has been a go-to machine for adventure riders in India and beyond. It’s taken me through the high passes of Ladakh to the remote Kingdom of Kashmir, the rugged trails of Spiti, and the … Read more
Adventure Holidays and Transformational Travel Experiences That Redefined My Life Looking for an adventure holiday in 2025 that goes beyond the ordinary? This is the year to ditch the cookie-cutter resorts and dive headfirst into experiences that will challenge your limits, ignite your curiosity, and leave you with stories you’ll tell for a lifetime. True … Read more
Funny Roads Signs That I’ve Found Hard To Believe In The Indian Himalaya In this extensive post, I share my favourite funny road signs from my travels across my Himalayan Kingdoms Motorcycle Adventure I’ve been here on the subcontinent for over a decade. From cycling the high mountains to riding around Goa, I’ve seen my … Read more