The life and times of my cycling (and running) diary
If you are looking for a new challenge in cycling, you might want to try Audax, a form of long-distance cycling popular worldwide. Audax is a French word that means "audacious" or "bold", and it aptly describes the spirit of these rides, which can range from 50km to 1000km or more. In this blog post, … Continue reading Discovering Audax: A Guide to Non-Competitive Long-Distance Cycling Adventures
I cycled a total of 2280 miles in 2023, which is slightly more than the entire route of the Tour de France, one of the world's most famous and challenging cycling races. I started cycling around 20 years ago and gradually fell in love with it again. I enjoyed the feeling of freedom, adventure, and … Continue reading How I Cycled More Than the Tour de France in 2023
https://www.strava.com/activities/9868228731 I’ve been a Cycling UK member for a long time, but I never joined any group rides until today. A few years ago, I tried riding with a local cycling club, but it didn’t work out for me. I won’t bore you with the details, but let me just say it wasn’t my cup … Continue reading Discovering Community: My First Group Ride with Cycling UK’s Southeast Essex
https://youtu.be/igErKHppvpY Hi, everyone! In this post, I want to show you a video of my recent bike ride from Colchester Castle to Hadleigh Castle. This is a route that I created myself, and I was eager to see how it would go. Colchester Castle is an ancient fortress in Essex, built in the 11th century. … Continue reading From Colchester Castle to Hadleigh Castle: A Scenic 40-Mile Bike Ride Adventure
https://youtu.be/tcQ75l1utgA Today, I want to tell you about the Sportive UK Hertfordshire 100 64-mile route that I completed last weekend. It was a challenging but rewarding ride. I started from Brookmans Park, a lovely village in the south of the county. The first part of the route was fairly easy, with rolling countryside roads that … Continue reading Conquering Hertfordshire’s Cycling Challenge
https://youtu.be/52dyuz-G39g Hi there, welcome to my blog! Today I cycled the Flitch Way, a former railway line that is now a beautiful country park in Essex. If you love nature, history and cycling, this is the place for you! The Flitch Way runs for 15 miles from Braintree to Bishop's Stortford, following the track of … Continue reading Exploring Essex: Cycling the Flitch Way – An Adventure through Scenic Countryside and Historic Railways
In the cycling world, innovation and technology advancements have brought about significant improvements that enhance performance and elevate the overall riding experience. One such advancement is the use of carbon bike wheels. These lightweight and robust wheels offer numerous benefits that revolutionise the sport. I The Benefits of Carbon Bike Wheels: 1. Weight Reduction and … Continue reading How Carbon Bike Wheels Can Enhance Your Ride: Discover the Top Five Options