Time for a quick look back at my rides in 2018 and see what stands out as my Ride of the Year. I've done more miles this year than I have in over 10 years. Most of them have been simple, sometimes boring commutes to and from work but there have been a few 'special' … Continue reading Ride of the Year 2018
Category: Fuerteventura MTB 2018
Cycle paths the Corralejo way
We know the European attitude towards cycling as a sport, a recreation and a mode of transport is way ahead of ours. Years, probably decades even. Its a shame but change is coming. The Cycle Superhighways in London have proved, beyond doubt, people will use them, congestion is less and the air-quality improves despite the … Continue reading Cycle paths the Corralejo way
Dune and Dusted
Day 3. Legs felt hmmmm this morning, I wasn't feeling it. Think if Sally hadn't asked me where I was going I probably wouldn't have gone out or I'd have just done an easy one instead. My neck was still painful. OK if I look forward. Can't turn my head very well though. Anyway, we … Continue reading Dune and Dusted
Fuerte-adventure – Day 2
So its day 2 of my MTB Fuerte-adventure but I woke with a problem. The apartment has a back door with a security gate across it. I opened said gate fine last night but trying to close it, the lock seized and I pulled a muscle in my neck somehow. Bloody kills. Can't tilt my … Continue reading Fuerte-adventure – Day 2
MTB – been a while
Bagged a few firsts for me today. First time riding a 29er other than a car park test ride, first time mountain biking in Fuerteventura and it was like first time mountain biking ever as its been that long since I rode one in anger. I've been trying to work out the last time I … Continue reading MTB – been a while