adventure City Flyby Well I decided to keep moving and so yesterday I packed up and started the long, hot climb out of Murawai beach. Murawai beach to Miranda SpringsI felt surprisingly good
new zealand From Bay to Beach It's been four days since my baptism of fire (or should that be sand?) on the Tour Aotearoa (TA) and yet it feels like it could be four weeks. It
new zealand Ninety Mile Beach Well that was one hell of a start to the Tour Aotearoa (TA). I came here seeking adventure and today New Zealand well and truly delivered. This first section of
new zealand Northland Kia Ora from Northland! The last 4 days have seen me pedal my way from Paihia in the Bay of Islands on the east coast, across the Twin Coast Cycle
new zealand First Impressions Greetings from New Zealand! It's good to finally arrive after a total of 33 hours of travelling - and the best news is that Bamboo Betty made it too. I've
bikepacking New Year, New Bike, New Adventures.... New Zealand Long time, no blog! Well, the hiatus is over folks and I'm back at the keyboard with word of my upcoming adventure, a little jaunt to the other side of
Start as you mean to go on The first week of January is over and it's check-in time for me. So how have I gotten on with my '10 things' so far? Surprisingly well actually! On the
10 things for 2019 Happy New Year! As usual I'm going to start the year with good intentions and see how long my motivation lasts. After coming across this cool idea by Alastair Humphreys
London Underground Mission Well, I can honestly say that this week has been one that I won't forget in a hurry! When I first conceived the idea of riding to every tube station
Urban Underground Cycle Route Only 2 days to go until I take on my epic London Underground Cycle Challenge and here is a rough daily breakdown of the route I'll be attempting. Day 1
The Urban Underground Cycle Challenge Here it is, my first adventure of 2018! It's a little bit different to my usual countryside bikepacking challenges as it's based in the big city and I'll be riding
A night in the New Forest I wearily open my eyes to a blur of light on the horizon. Struggling to extract an arm from my little cocoon I reach for my glasses and see the
A Frosty Microadventure A New Year can be a powerful motivator for people; making resolutions, setting goals and planning trips. It's great to see my Facebook and Twitter feed buzzing with peoples hopes
Capital Ring Capers The Capital Ring Trail is a 78 mile circular walk around London and it's been on my radar to ride for quite a while now. With New Year spirit I
Happy New Year 2018 is here! Last night was my first ever alcohol free NYE since my teens and being so rock-n-roll I was tucked up in bed asleep well before midnight. Waking
2017 - A Sneaky Look Back I told myself a few weeks ago that I wouldn't be writing this post. However as I watch the sun set on 2017 for the last time I just can't
Musings on a decade down South Ten years ago I left the north east and headed south as a fresh faced graduate with dreams of becoming a successful IT professional. Now a decade older and arguably
My YES Journey This time last week I was riding back from a fantastic weekend of adventure at Yestival. With a freshly inspired and motivated mind, an incredibly muddy bike and a slightly
Sharing my adventure at Yes Stories Last night I was lucky enough to speak at the September Yes Stories night of inspiration. I had 8 minutes to talk about my 12 week bikepacking trip around the
An interview with UTMB finisher Nicola Papalini Today I caught up with my good friend Nicola Papalini who at the weekend took part in his first Ultra Tour du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) race. Nicola, an Ironman and ultra
Forever Adventures Today at the grand old age of 33 I got my very first tattoo. At a time in life when many of those around me are wanting to get their
The Only Way is Up! I'm pleased to say that things have improved a lot since my last post. I had an interview for a job that I'd applied for which is the first interview
Riding the rollercoaster of reality Waking this morning after yet another night of over-enthusiastic alcohol consumption I moaned and searched for my water to try and rid my parched mouth of the sour remnants of
Coming Home I've been back in London for 2 days and the majority of my stuff is still lying in a pile on the living room floor waiting to be unpacked. Arriving
48 Hours Later It has been two days since I finished my 'Bikes, Bothies & Booze' adventure. The last 48 hours have passed in a whirlwind of family and celebrations and it looks
