‘Yes!’ I didn’t even hesitate when I was asked if I wanted to join some friends in running across Iceland. Whenever a new challenge is put to me I usually agree before thinking about it. Perhaps this time the mulled wine I had been drinking also helped to egg me on! This really was a…
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Exciting times ahead
I’ve been a little quiet of late but that doesn’t mean nothing has been happening. I’ve been lucky enough to be invited to join a big adventure challenge in 2018 and wanted to share this image as a little hint for you all! All will be revealed in the new year. Exciting times are ahead…
Solo Cycling Adventure Day 2: Hawkshead to Hawes
I cannot take your eyes where mine have been, nor make them see what I have seen. No number of pictures could capture just how wonderful my day has been. Believe me, I have tried. I stopped, stopped and stopped again to try to show in pictures just how beautiful the scenery has been. Some…
Solo Cycling Adventure Day 1: Penrith to Hawkshead
Bending over the handlebars, heaving in air, sweat, dribble and snot running down my face, I know why I am here! This is living, this is adventure.
Micro Adventure – Cycling Around Worcester
I went to Worcester for the first time yesterday. Well, that’s probably wrong. You see, whenever I say I haven’t been somewhere before my Mum usually comes back with “Yes you have. We took you there when you were in your pushchair.” Anyway, I went to Worcester for the first time I can remember yesterday!…
Cuba Cycle Tour Part Eight – Chivirico and Marea Del Portillo
We visited Cuba for a cycle tour in February/March 2017. In this diary entry we cycle to Chivirico and then on to a slightly different experience. Saturday 4th March – Santiago de Cuba to Chivirico (47.2miles/76km) We know today will be a shorter ride than we have been doing but leave early anyway; avoiding the heat of…
Cuba Cycle Tour Part Seven – Santiago de Cuba
We visited Cuba for a cycle tour in February/March 2017. In this diary entry we cycle to Santiago de Cuba, where we stay for two nights. I will also be publishing a section on this site with further information on our trip, including a gear list, route plan and general Cuba information and opinions. Thursday 2nd March…
Cuba Cycle Tour Part Five – Staying at Villa Paradiso, Baracoa
We visited Cuba for a cycle tour in February/March 2017. For three nights we stayed at a wonderful casa particular, called Villa Paradiso, in Baracoa. This is one section of a series of diary entries I made during our trip. I will also be publishing a section on this site with further information on our trip, including…
Cuba Cycle Tour Diary Part Four – To Baracoa
We visited Cuba for a cycle tour in February/March 2017. This is one section of a series of diary entries I made during our trip. I will also be publishing a section on this site with further information on our trip, including a gear list, route plan and general Cuba information and opinions. Saturday 25th February 2017…
Cuba Cycle Tour Diary Part Three – Cayo Saetia and Moa
We visited Cuba for a cycle tour in February/March 2017. This is one section of a series of diary entries I made during our trip. I will also be publishing a section on this site with further information on our trip, including a gear list, route plan and general Cuba information and opinions. Thursday February 23rd 2017…