A gravel cycling loop in the North Lake District
The English Lake District isn't immediately thought of as a huge gravel riding hotspot with tracks tending to be rough, steep and straight up...
Dirty Reiver 2017 – I think I might have actually enjoyed...
At last year’s Dirty Reiver I vowed never again, but as ever, with type 2 fun here I was heading south for another go...
Review of the 1st Dirty Reiver Gravel Grinder
Today I rode the Dirty Reiver the UK's first ever gravel "ride" and at 200km long on rough gravel it's a pretty impressive challenge...
Cycle tour of the Peak District
I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the peak district is not a small dull version of the Lakes or Dales. It has lots...
Cycling a Cross border coast to coast
It was a crazy plan in mid summer but in the winteriest day of winter it was ambitious to say the least.
Cycling coast...
Three of my favourite North Lakes road bike routes
These three routes all pass through Keswick but take in a very varied selection roads, which I feel show what this area is all...
Review of Morvelo bike clothing
At the start of cycling east I was pretty anxious about using brand new and untested clothing for such a long trip. Put simply,...
