cycle touring – Jordan Matthews

HT550 – Day 1

The few days before the race, me and Steph came up to Loch Lomond, did a bit of camping, walking, biking and a bit of spa time too in a fancy hotel. A mini break before what would prove to be a tough few days on the bike. This put me in good stead thoughContinueContinue reading “HT550 – Day 1”

SRMR 4 – Race

Friday 12th August The race wasn’t starting until midnight, so we had the whole day to get sorted. I went over to the sign on, which involved a couple of trips back and forth to take bike, bags and cardboard box. Sign on was quick and gave us a chance to chat to other riders,ContinueContinue reading “SRMR 4 – Race”

HT550 – Pre start

The Highland Trail 550 is a self-supported mountain bike route 550 miles in length with over 16000m of climbing. The route was created by Alan Goldsmith to prep for the Colorado Trail Race, but it has become a massive event in its own right. From https://highlandtrail550.weebly.com/route.html I’m excited and nervous, probably in equal measure. It’sContinueContinue reading “HT550 – Pre start”

Hell of the North West 2021

Up then down, then up then down, then up some more… 520 Miles Too many feet of climbing 60 ish hours The Hell of the North West is a road based long distance bike ‘race’ (it’s not a race). Its 520 miles with over 45,000 ft of climbing. The route was made by Dan JonesContinueContinue reading “Hell of the North West 2021”

Dales Divide Race 2020

55 hours 15 minutes of the whatever the North could throw at me. The Dales Divide is a 600km mixed terrain route with 9000m of climbing. Having heard of the route last year and with it being not far from where I live, it had always been my plan to complete the route in someContinueContinue reading “Dales Divide Race 2020”

All Points North 2019 – Day 2, and the rest

275.75 Miles 19:58:25 Moving Time 23:07:55 Elapsed Time 11,418ft Climbed X2 giant bowls of curry devoured at the finish! Waking up with my alarm at 3am was actually a relief as my constant shuffling in my sleep during the night turned the light and fan on with the movement sensor. Oh well, feeling somewhat refreshed,ContinueContinue reading “All Points North 2019 – Day 2, and the rest”

TCRN07 Day 6: Kutina, Croatia – Tarvisio, Italy

01/08/2019 210.35 Miles 14:19:08 Moving Time 6,152ft gained 14.7mph average Waking with the thought that at a push I could cycle all the way through Slovenia and be in Italy by the same night excited me. I needed to keep setting daily goals and to keep just looking at each day as it came, otherwise,ContinueContinue reading “TCRN07 Day 6: Kutina, Croatia – Tarvisio, Italy”