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A few weeks ago my girlfriend Alice and I were in the mood to go on a micro-adventure. This was partly because we had both had so much fun on […]
4.5/5 PROS: Great sleek and compact design, rugged useful components, simple, and great value-for-money. CONS: Not as many functions as other multi-tools on the market. In all the years […]
It has been a while since my last update on the book. Fear not though it is coming on great. I have now, finally, finished the first draft of the […]
After chilling for a while back at East Seven hostel it was finally time to leave and get our train. We had stocked up on food for the journey to […]
Surprisingly after our second night out in a row in Prague we woke feeling really good. We even managed to go down and have some of the all you can […]
We woke early. Not wanting a repeat of Budapest, we decided to give ourselves plenty of time to get the train. There would be no near misses today. It was […]
We woke early; well our alarms went off early we actually rose about fifteen minutes later. This meant we had two and a half hours to get our train to […]
About a month ago I was contacted by GlobalBike.co.uk asking if I wouldn’t mind reviewing one of their products. As you can probably tell by this review I agreed. The […]
Last summer Tom and I cycled our way around Europe, giving ourselves a month to cycle 3000 kilometres through eight of its’ countries. It was one of the best trips […]
One of the many photographs I took whilst Inter-Railing my way around Europe this month. I am now back from travelling; I am pleased to announce the return of ‘Photo […]
I love to listen to music, especially when I am cycling. It helps me relax, find a rhythm, and lightens my mood. I find music allows me to not focus […]
I am officially no longer a schoolboy. My A level exams have finished and I think they have gone alright, touch wood. My reward now is a four-month summer holiday […]
Those of you who read my previous post on the Mongol Rally will know that I am pretty keen about doing it. In fact I have now watched, I think, […]
A couple of weeks ago Tom posted this amazing video on his blog. I watched it hooked and amazed at what he and his friend Armen had created. It was […]
Trawling through the internet, in the typical way I do when I am bored of revision, I came across something amazing. A challenge which immediately made me say “YES.” When […]
On 23rd June 2004, in a restaurant in Bidart, near Biarritz, David Millar was having dinner with his friend Dave Brailsford when his world came crashing down. He was […]
There are many different ways to go about this, one of which I talked about in a previous post. I do not think one is right but I do think […]
Do we always need a route to cycle? This question often comes up in my head and I think quite obviously the answer is no. However is it better planning […]
I have enjoyed reading Tom’s cycle touring blog for the past two years. It is definitely one of the best I have come across, expertly written from a wealth of […]
I am finding the process of writing the first draft of my book very rewarding. It is a great feeling putting pen to paper, or finger to keyboard. However my […]
Sunshine, cloudless, and loads of time to kill. With no plans we decided it would be a great idea to go for a hike. Luckily I live in the Peak […]
For a long time I have wanted to build my own bike. I wanted to do it for several reasons: To prove to myself that I could do it, to […]
Before going on a cycle-tour or a long distance cycle the most important thing is that your bike is well adjusted and you like your components. Pedals play an important […]
Being fit for the start of a cycle-tour is one of the most important things to do for preparation. It means you can hit the ground rolling and you won’t […]
As promised in my last post. Here is the review of the Campingaz Twister Plus. On previous cycle tours that I have been on I made do without a stove. […]
It had been a tough day cycling, we had done 160 kilometres and were feeling very hungry. We had been looking for food for the past 20 kilometres; fortunately we […]
A few days ago, on twitter, I saw an advertisement for a job opportunity which I really liked the sound of. The job is to be a ‘Student Representative’ for […]
Ever get cold whilst cycling? Are the harsh winds chilling you to the bone? Maybe you’re fed up of getting wet? Well fear not, I have the answer to your […]
I first became aware of micro-adventures a few months ago and immediately loved the idea. After watching many of Alastair Humphrey’s videos, I was hooked and couldn’t wait to go […]