Ironbridge Gorgeous
This route is probably the longest time I’ve ever taken from idea to devising a route to then ride it. It was born out of idea I had when I … Continue reading Ironbridge Gorgeous
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The Sherwood Shakedown
Yesterday, I took a lengthy drive upto Sherwood Pines around a closed M42, which didn’t help other than add an extra 15 mins to my journey, for The Sherwood Shakedown. … Continue reading The Sherwood Shakedown
The Slate Trail
Yesterday I rode The Slate Trail. A new gravel event around Snowdonia that had popped up on my feed. I’d planned to be in the area visiting my parents so … Continue reading The Slate Trail
The Stratford Solstice
Today’s ride I’d pitched as a social. Not too long, not too hard but the heatwave this week meant I had to keep an eye on the forecast as the … Continue reading The Stratford Solstice
The Gravelton Gravel Weekender Day #2
As I write this I’m sat here at home on the drive as I’m locked out my house. My son has my key and is in Birmingham so I’m writing … Continue reading The Gravelton Gravel Weekender Day #2
The Gravelton Gravel Weekender Day #1
I decided to come down last night and stay a couple of nights. After dropping all my gear in my AirBnB I walked into Coleford, which took about 20 mins, … Continue reading The Gravelton Gravel Weekender Day #1
The Cannock Chaser
Greg Lemond once said ‘It never gets easier, you just go faster’, which was so true yesterday at The Cannock Chaser. Last year I found it a tough day out … Continue reading The Cannock Chaser
The Winchcombe Wanderer
I was looking forward to this ride all week. After my recce at Easter I couldn’t wait to get back over there and do the full loop this time. I … Continue reading The Winchcombe Wanderer
Don’t Exaggerate!
I had a walker seek me out online after my gravel ride, The Peaky Finder, this weekend. They emailed me through my website. It was a really good-quality rant about … Continue reading Don’t Exaggerate!
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