My Dawes Ultra Galaxy Touring Bike Has Carried Me Around The World And Never Let Me Down
There are so many reasons why I love my Dawes Galaxy Touring bike it’s hard to know where to start.
Five Cycling Challenges That Steered Me Into Adventure
How homegrown cycling challenges shaped the course of my adventurous life
In this article, I share the five self-created cycling challenges that have made me the adventure cyclist I am today. From the early days of a tough yet fun coast to coast cycle to a half-lap of the planet by bicycle – it’s been a heck of a ride.
Sea to Sea Cycle UK: Route Guide, Stages and Planning Tips
A practical guide to riding the Sea to Sea Cycle Route across the UK The Sea to Sea Cycle UK is one of Britain’s classic long-distance bike rides. It’s the kind of trip that turns a normal weekend rider into someone who starts planning the next ride before the legs have recovered. Most people mean … Read more
Five Bikepacking Fails That Every Novice Makes
These bikepacking and cycle touring fails are more common than you’d think
In this article, I outline the five bikepacking fails that I’ve personally experienced during my early years as a novice cycle tourist
I’ve been riding bicycles loaded with luggage since the heady days before it was called bikepacking. When I were a lad, it was just called ‘bicycle touring‘.
8 Cycle Touring Tips For A Long-Distance Bike Adventure
Unconventional cycle touring tips for an adventure to remember
This article details a decade of cycle touring tips gathered from far-flung places on short and long-distance bicycle-based adventures.
In my early days of multi-day bike trips, I was obsessed with collecting the best advice on bicycle touring. I’d sup a pint down the pub with Ade and he’d say the magic words; ‘I’ve found a nice hill over yonder.’
Over the years, I’ve learned a lot from Ade about cycle touring. In this article, we’ll explore the basic principles and top tips to planning a long-distance bike ride for maximum enjoyment.
How To Say Yes To Adventurous Rides Around The World
A maverick guide to adventurous rides
Over the years I’ve been invited on adventurous rides all over the world. I’m lucky to have friends that do interesting things with bicycles.
This is by no means a definitive guide to quitting your job and going on multi-month long-distance bike trips.
It is, however, a short story about how I quit my job (often) and said yes to adventurous rides around the world.
Bike Touring 101: Cycle Touring Vs Bikepacking
A Chancers Guide To Successful Bike Touring Anywhere In The World (On Any Style Of Bicycle)
Over the years I’ve enjoyed bike touring in more than forty countries. In the beginning, I started small. Local bike tours were my bread and butter. Gradually, I learned enough about bike travel to take off on a solo unsupported around the world cycle touring adventure.
Brooks B17 Saddle – The Best Bicycle Touring Saddle Ever Made?
Is the Brooks B17 the best bicycle touring saddle ever made?
The iconic Brooks B17 Saddle is a popular choice with long-distance bicycle tourists. I’ve used a Brooks B17 for more than a decade over thousands of kilometres. Here’s everything you need to know about buying the best bicycle touring saddle for your trip.
When I first started out bicycle touring I bought a second-hand Dawes Galaxy. Most Galaxies are fitted with a Brooks B17 saddle as standard. However, the classic leather bicycle saddle had been replaced.
Bushcraft Courses In The UK And Europe
Explore the art of rewilding with these awesome bushcraft courses that will sharpen your wildcraft skills
Bushcraft courses are increasingly common in the UK and Europe. Since the dawn of time, we humans have found ways to keep nature at bay and to insulate ourselves from the cold chill of winter.
As we have seen in recent times, our life here on this planet is fragile. The fine balance of the living organism we call Earth is under threat.
Small Scale Rewilding For Personal Transformation
Connect With Your True Nature Through Small Scale Rewilding
In this article, I explore the potentiality for personal transformation through small scale rewilding for humans, women and nature. I also share the arguments against rewilding and the rewilding lifestyle.