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Kharma

Posted on July 13, 2025July 13, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

As soon as the clouds burnt off this morning and the temperature began to rise I knew it was time to get out and bag a couple of hours in … Continue reading Kharma →

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Winter Sun

Posted on July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

After a couple of years of doing a long weekend in Malaga just before Christmas, we’ve decided to go back to a long-time favourite place, Corralejo, Fuerteventura this December. It’s … Continue reading Winter Sun →

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Bash with a Crash

Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

For years, maybe decades, I rode the local bash on a Saturday morning. It used to be called the ‘Speeds Bash’ as we met outside a now, long-gone, cycle shop … Continue reading Bash with a Crash →

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Ironbridge Gorgeous

Posted on June 29, 2025June 29, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Yesterday I rode my #newevent, Ironbridge Gorgeous. I’m always a bit nervous when I come up with a new route as what I like/think might not be the same as … Continue reading Ironbridge Gorgeous →

Tagged bikes, cycling, gravel6 Comments

Tour of the 4 beaches

Posted on June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Last ride of the week today so I decided to set myself a simple challenge. Ride out to the coast and visit 4 beaches and ride back. It was overcast … Continue reading Tour of the 4 beaches →

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Preseli Scorcher

Posted on June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

With everyone bathing in a mini 30 deg heatwave at home, it was my turn today. 25 degs, hot but tempered with a refreshing bit of breeze. The hottest day … Continue reading Preseli Scorcher →

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Brechfa Blast

Posted on June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Today was a quick scoot around Brechfa Forest as the legs need a rest. The weather was bit overcast this morning, not cold though. After getting my kit together and … Continue reading Brechfa Blast →

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Waking up the legs

Posted on June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

After Saturday’s epic ride by name and by nature, I took yesterday off the bike feeling pretty sore, tight, chafed and any other complaint a cyclist can usually come up … Continue reading Waking up the legs →

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Cambrian Mountains Gravel Epic

Posted on June 15, 2025June 15, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Just a quick blog today about yesterdays ride around Mid-Wales. The weather got so bad I just donned my rainjacket and cracked on so taking pictures became a distraction I … Continue reading Cambrian Mountains Gravel Epic →

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Long n Hard

Posted on June 5, 2025June 15, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

It’s almost time for my annual week away cycling to get away from work, people etc. A proper bit of downtime I really enjoy. The rules are simple. Remote, good … Continue reading Long n Hard →

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