The Peaky Finder
Have I created a monster? Yesterday was the first time, I actually mumbled ‘oh shit’ to myself when I rocked up at the Ashbourne Leisure Centre car park. As I … Continue reading The Peaky Finder
Category: Rides
Winchcombe Wanderer Recce
This ride was originally planned months ago around Christmas and New Year. It’s a collab between myself and Simon, a local rider who sent me a route which between us … Continue reading Winchcombe Wanderer Recce
The Spring Fling
Yesterday was the first Gravelton Events ride of the season, kicking off in typical fashion with The Spring Fling at Hicks Lodge. However, the recent long spell of bad weather … Continue reading The Spring Fling
Alpkit Sonder Winter Series
Yesterday was my first ‘event’ of the season at Betws-y-Coed in North Wales. I was staying at my parents on the oursskirts of Llandudno this week, so it made sense … Continue reading Alpkit Sonder Winter Series
Slump
It’s been a whole calendar month since my last post. I’ve been in a bit of a slump tbh. The incessant rain, wet, icy weather has kept me indoors for … Continue reading Slump
Bring it back?
Firstly, I apologise for all the posts recently. Lots to tell you, so if I’m doing your head in, hold in there I’ll pipe down for a bit after this … Continue reading Bring it back?
Some Pre-Season Gravel
My Gravelton Events don’t kick off until March with The Spring Fling scheduled on the 7th and now Christmas and New Year are well out of the way I’m getting … Continue reading Some Pre-Season Gravel
Coast
Today my hire bike was due back so I decided to keep it simple and ride up the coast to the Faro de Toston lighthouse and back. I left just … Continue reading Coast
New trails
I had a day off the bike yesterday. The legs were feeling a bit tired and sore so I decided to give them a rest and rehydrate them with some … Continue reading New trails
Local
The wind was blowing an absolute hooley yesterday.The sort where you have to lean sidewards into it or try hard to just ride downhill so I decided to keep things … Continue reading Local