Through all of our lives, there are certain milestones that are aimed for and hopefully reached... learning to walk, learning to talk and of course, learning to ride a bike. The latter happened for me simply and painlessly over 50 years ago; with the help and determination of my father who fell in love with …
I lost my favourite hat this morning! Somewhere between home, a quick stop in Altrincham for a can of stove juice and the procurement of breakfast materials. I realised it was no longer in my back pocket the second I got inside the door of Monty's sandwich shop, gutted! I loved that hat. Bought from …
Notes from the ride journal. FRIDAY 0737 TEBAY SERVICES After a torrid evening prepping the bike in the dark, with no less than four self-induced new punctures changing the tyres, the second annual Scotland in September trip is underway. It was a fitful sleep, as is customary with my early starts, was …
Sitting at the new GUTM headquarters just off the trail, the surprising things you overhear from passing cyclists (with a nod to Dave Gorman) All random, separate, sentences overheard and joined together whilst sitting reading my book... This way Willow come on mate there's a river to cross and it leads you back to barnes lane …
Without wanting to seem over dramatic it seems like summer is over. I can hear the sound of the rain tapping against the window and autumn seems to be settling in. Its hard to believe it was just two days ago I was spinning through France in short sleeves on what seems like it will …
I’m on the final push! Ive reached South Boston, VA and have 3 more days of cycling to go. If I’m really honest, I can’t wait to get off the bike. This week has been hard both physically and mentally. The hills have been relentless and the heat is oppressive. 90+ every day. I know, …
Continue reading Bangor, Maine to Charlotte, NC. Final report…
I’m pleased to report that there has been no major incidents this week...at least nothing new! I’m still without a credit card that works and emergency cash has been very difficult to access. You wouldn’t think this would be so hard in the world’s richest, most advanced country would you?! New card is supposed to …
