Booking the train from Durham to Inverness, on a cusp of the moment decision a few months before departure, everything seemed straightforward. Finishing work at 5pm on Saturday, riding up to the station to catch the 17.32 from Durham to Newcastle, then the 18.00 from Newcastle to Edinburgh and then the connection from Edinburgh toContinueContinue reading “North Coast 500 – 518 Miles in 2 and a bit days”
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A Winter Ride
A planned Winter ride. Out, head to the wind. Back, wind sailing home. Coffee pushes for the first thirty minutes, forcing two unplanned stops. The gradient continues as the gust is unforgiving. Take the first turn for 20 miles, to the right, thundering down the potholed road, break from the wind at last. Over theContinueContinue reading “A Winter Ride”
The Transatlantic Way and my obsession with all things ultra.
Having followed the Transcontinental bike race for a few years, and watching/ reading/ hearing about the recent upsurge in ultra distance / bikepacking races, my urge to race has been growing. I had never heard about the Transcontinental, until a few years ago I read an article somewhere online about a participant. It had aContinueContinue reading “The Transatlantic Way and my obsession with all things ultra.”
Day 2- Stob Cross to Bardon Mill
24/02- 13 mile Total Walked- 28miles After a surprisingly content sleep for the low temperature, I reluctantly emerged from my sleeping bag, unzipped the 2 tent zips awkwardly with my gloved hands and the sun had yet to emerge over the horizon, but it was light enough to see. Iced boots and aContinueContinue reading “Day 2- Stob Cross to Bardon Mill”
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