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 but it appears Leicestershire is blessed with a plethora of linkable tracks, trails and bridleways making any gravel ride a lot of fun. I highly … Continue reading The National Forest Explorer
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 the gym which had a broken Gates belt. A favour to the owner, then work, then a drive up to my parents in North Wales … Continue reading 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 the gym which had a broken Gates belt. A favour to the owner, then work, then a drive up to my parents in North Wales … Continue reading North Wales Gravel Epic
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 a weekly ritual of ours, but given I had my ride the next day I skipped it but I still went in as the gym … Continue reading The Gravelton Rewind
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 I decided I needed to get up. I wasn’t sure where I was going to get breakfast from. Googling offered up some options but they … Continue reading Babbacombe Day 3
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 walking around housing estates looking for the co-op and water to literally drip when I got in my room. It was insane. After writing my … Continue reading 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 walking around housing estates looking for the co-op and water to literally drip when I got in my room. It was insane. After writing my … Continue reading Babbacombe Day 2
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 day. Just one pannier bag needed. These Ortlieb panniers are cavernous. I started just after Noon, check in wasn’t till after 5pm so I gave … Continue reading Babbacombe Day 1
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 up for the week but my fitness has took a dip. The last two weeks have been a bit busier than I like for me … Continue reading Countdown to the Downs
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 my favourite routes. I was looking forward to this one. I woke up quite sore and tired. Friday mornings are now a 6.30am cardio step … Continue reading Wyre We Riding
