The National Forest Explorer
Straight out the gate, let me say this was a big surprise and one of the best routes I’ve ridden this year. Partly because it was all new to me … Continue reading The National Forest Explorer
Category: 2023
North Wales Gravel Epic
Yesterday was another early start, two on the bounce for the second week running. Yuk. Friday morning’s normal cardio step class was replaced with a Schwinn Spin bike repair at … Continue reading North Wales Gravel Epic
North Wales Gravel Epic
Yesterday was another early start, two on the bounce for the second week running. Yuk. Friday morning’s normal cardio step class was replaced with a Schwinn Spin bike repair at … Continue reading North Wales Gravel Epic
The Gravelton Rewind
Yesterday was my second 6am alarm in consecutive days. I normally do a brutal cardio step class with Sally and our neighbours at 6.30am on Friday mornings now, it’s become … Continue reading The Gravelton Rewind
Babbacombe Day 3
After initially struggling to get to sleep I eventually drifted off after midnight and woke around 6.30am. I just lay on the bed drifting on and off until 8.30am when … Continue reading Babbacombe Day 3
Babbacombe Day 2
After yesterdays baking I was genuinely a bit nervous if I could take another heat fest like that today. My room last night was an inferno. I got back from … Continue reading Babbacombe Day 2
Babbacombe Day 2
After yesterdays baking I was genuinely a bit nervous if I could take another heat fest like that today. My room last night was an inferno. I got back from … Continue reading Babbacombe Day 2
Babbacombe Day 1
First day on the road to Babbacombe today. A 118km pootle down to Dursley for the night. I was pleased the forecast delivered but I was in for a tough … Continue reading Babbacombe Day 1
Countdown to the Downs
In three days I begin my 3 day 190 mile ride to Torquay or Babbacombe Downs specifically. I’m looking forward to my little mini-tour. The weather looks like it’s picked … Continue reading Countdown to the Downs
Wyre We Riding
It was the fourth event in my Gravelton series yesterday. Wyre we Riding. A 95km test out to the Wyre Forest and back on some familiar trails and one of … Continue reading Wyre We Riding