A 420 mile cycling challenge I’ve ridden 100 miles a few times, even managing over 190 in one go once, although I really don’t know how I did when I think about it. Last year I managed just over 100 once. So when I sent out an email to my friends saying that I wanted…
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My First Visit To India
When I told people that I was going to India there were typically one of two responses and neither were encouraging. The primary comments were linked to the potential of an upset digestion system and the classic description was ‘Delhi belly’. The secondary comment was linked to the condition and perceived state of the country…
Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro 2022 Review – What It Is Really Like
I had always dreamed of owning a Specialized S-Works Tarmac, and like many people, this dream became further and further away the more expensive the bike became. The launch of the SL7 Specialized S-Works Tarmac model caused me particular excitement and the thought (dream) of having it in the standard red awoke the desire all…
Cycling the Atlas Mountains
Who wouldn’t want to cycle the Atlas Mountains in Morocco? I have to be honest and say I hadn’t spent much time thinking about it until the opportunity presented itself. I had been invited to Morocco for a work event and the time off in the schedule triggered a conversation with a colleague who also…
Tour of Flanders
Having been literally locked down at home for what feels like five years, the opportunity to cross the English Channel with a close group of friends to see the famous cycling classic The Tour of Flanders was too good an opportunity to pass. Little did I know when I left, that I would be waking…
2022 Cycling Objectives – In A Nutshell
Each year I try to ensure I put down some realistic and obviously desirable activities or aims that for the forthcoming 12 months. By writing it down, I’m 5% of the way there. By stating it publicly, well that leaves me with no excuses whatsoever. Time will tell. 1. 10 x 100 = 100 miles…
2021 Remembered
It’s always a good at this time of year to take a moment to reflect on what is happened in the last 12 months. Was it a good year? Did I do all that I set to? and perhaps the biggest question of all, did I make the most of it? In yet another COVID…
Specialized Roubaix Comp 2022 Review – What It’s Really Like
It’s a long story how I came to own a Roubaix Comp 2022 so soon after their release, and the short version is due to warranty issues I had with the previous 2020 Comp model. I had started early bike life on a Roubaix 2012 Comp so when that 2020 version came along after such…
Oxford by Bike – Another 130 mile + Ride
Every now and then one of us gets the crazy idea to cycle somewhere afar and the next thing I know it’s early in the morning and I am outside their house waiting to set-off. That was Saturday and on this occasion the chosen destination was Oxford. Why? If I recall correctly because it is…
A Cycle Touring Confluence
The Danube or the Rhine? That’s at the heart of the matter and something that needs to be agreed upon if I am going to make any real progress with my planning. You see, I’ve been wanting to undertake a cycle tour for some time and will admit, with some embarrassment, that I have been…
8 Things I Wish I Knew About Cycling When I Started
It really isn’t about the bike
Why 2020 Was A Great Year
If you have experienced a pretty crappy year and one that impacted you personally, whether because of COVID or any other reason, I’m sorry to hear that. Whilst I have come out of the year so far unscathed compared to others, I have preferred to focus on the positives of the year as there were…
My First 307.64 km Bike Ride
I can honestly say that I am amazed I didn’t crash at this point as there were a number of times I was jolted away from a hedge at the side of the road by a shot of adrenalin at the last minute. At one point I even had to slap myself on the face!
Bike Packing The Isle of Wight
I had been wanting to do this for exactly six years. I know that because it was in 2014 that I bought my Specialized AWOL touring bike with the specific purpose of taking up a different style of riding. Since then, my interest in road cycling took off and I found myself glued to a…
What I really think of the New Specialized Roubaix Comp
I’ve ridden my Roubaix through the depths of winter, over every wet badly surfaced road in the area, and through beautiful countryside on hot sunny days on 100 mile+ rides. I’ve now got a good idea what this bike is really like and some good reference points for that view. As background, the bike I…
Dad On A Bike 