A group of green laners, rough stuffers and folk of a relaxed persuasion based in Manchester
The week before we left was spent in a predictably 2019 manner, the six of us that would be riding spending our time chatting on WhatsApp, discussing tyre choice, comparing carrying methods for kit on our bikes and mostly talking about the weather. It had been a pretty poor start to summer and in the …
Jesus it was hard work getting out this morning! Up at 6, as usual, so timing wasn't the issue... I made coffee, meditated (yes you heard me!) fussed and fed one of the cats. Smurf and I share these early mornings more often than not and we've developed a nice understanding over the years... Both …
Saturday morning's arrival was a little painful after the previous nights send off for a work colleague... A little more decimated by the Behemoth Brewing Company than I had factored in for today's ride, planned a couple days previously. Not really feeling the Mojo for a 140km ride, I settle for an abridged version which …
May Hill is a distinctive landmark in North Gloucestershire, one I can almost see from home. It’s summit is about 11 miles away as the crow flies, however the ride route is almost double. A ride through quiet lanes, along gravel paths rounded out with the steep climb to the top. Once on the summit …
It’s been over a year since I last slept under the stars and I had an overwhelming desire to get back to it, the fact that the weather forecast was looking amazing helped. So I packed light, then repacked even lighter, just a bivvy bag, a sleeping mat, a pillow and a quilt, spare socks …
I've been off work this last week! It's wonderful to have a break for many reasons (family time - jobs around the house -relaxation - recharging of the batteries - etc...) but from a selfish point of view, it's fitting in more riding than I normally would that makes it a real treat. Hence, a …
Imagine, its the end of March in 1919, its snowing heavily, its bitterly cold, you can either stay in a cosy pub with a roaring fire and order another pint, or you can choose to ride your 1919 style bicycle up and over that big hill in the waist deep snow, oh and please bear …
Continue reading Riding to a history lesson, the Wayfarer Centenary Weekend celebration…
Baked alive in glorious sunshine, route malfunctions, climbing Welsh walls with a bike in tow, sleep deprivation, bog trotting... What a bloody brilliant weekend that was! The Wayfarer Centenary get together was wonderful. To have played a small part was a very special experience, a MASSIVE thank you to all involved. Steve had toyed around …
This mornings ride took the usual route... The usual place, at the usual time. We were, as usual, just ambling along. Discussion included a (particularly good) Francis Bacon documentary, visiting the Leonardo da Vinci exhibition in Manchester, the weeks jazz record purchases and the potential for future rides out to Levenshulme night market...... all so …
Steve sent me a link to a YouTube video a few days ago. I finished watching the video today... I loved it! These two chaps (Beard Brothers) are a breath of fresh air, and then some. I won't spoil it by explaining, I'll just place it here and let you enjoy it for yourselves... https://youtu.be/kQ1QcBr5Dmw …
