I completed the work on my desk by 5:30pm; then an hour later had attached a rack to my bike, strapped the tent to it, packed one pannier with clothes[…]
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Category: Europe
The New Border Raid
The ‘New Border Raid‘ is a 600 kilometre ride from Newcastle, west to the Firth of Clyde at Girvan, then returning across the Borders of Scotland, through Moffat and Melrose,[…]
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The joy of a flask and travel rug
I’ve been inspired by friends to make the most of cycling as a means of taking a break, rather than just a means of travel… or an end in itself.[…]
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Route check the Humber Bridge 200
I had forgotten how wonderful the Humber Bridge 200 Audax route is. The vast majority of the roads are quiet country lanes. There are some difficult hills, some stunning views,[…]
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Close the Kirtons
Here we go again Playing the fool again Only three weeks ago, somewhere in Wales during the middle of the night, my stomach was cold and I was struggling to[…]
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Bryan Chapman Memorial
I wonder if perhaps it would be best to never return to a great ride. In 2013 I rode the Bryan Chapman Memorial audax: 600km across Wales in a weekend.[…]
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Yorkshire Gallop
The Yorkshire Gallop is a lovely 200km audax: Nigel’s route takes us down the banks of the River Swale though leafy lanes, then into Thirsk past the affluent race course,[…]
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