Category: Aberfoyle Gravel 2022

I've been back just over a week now and still day dreaming about it. Here are 10 things I've thought about and taken from the trip worth sharing It's a long way but worth itFor me it was 6 hours door to door with a stop or two. That's in my moms old Fiat Panda … Continue reading 10 Things I Learned from Aberfoyle →

I've decided to go home today. I've got to be out by 9.30am in the morning so with my last ride done I'd be just hanging around and I can see Dan tonight too. Yesterday afternoon I went for a quick walk up Doon Hill. It's a waymarked 1.5 mile trail up and down a … Continue reading Doon and a quickie →

Today's route was another nicked off Komoot and modified slightly. The skies were moody. Low cloud meant there was a chill in the air again despite the forecast saying it was dry. I left a bit earlier today. Gilet on and I opted for gloves and took my rain jacket too as I didn't trust … Continue reading Classic Gravelfoyle →

Slept better last night but woke early and treated to myself to a cooked breakfast out on the patio. All I could hear were the birds. Very tranquil apart from the midges finally found me. Sally had given me some moisturising oil which is sold as a moisturiser but gets rave reviews as an insect … Continue reading Around Big Ben →

Another shit night's sleep gave way to an outstanding morning. Blue skies, slight breeze, perfect weather for a ride. I checked my tyre and it looked sealed and good to go. I decided to deflate it a bit and ride it round the garden a few times to see if it would hold. And it … Continue reading Arms like Popeye →