The Great Shakespeare Ride was the first sportive I ever did in my fledgling pre-lycra, pre-clippy shoes days. I remember it being very hard work… Read More »The Great Shakespeare Ride 2016 – 100 Miles
So three years ago now (time flies) I did the Paris-Roubaix Challenge which went well (sort of) and frankly it was time for another challenge.… Read More »Liege Bastogne Liege Challenge Sportive Review 2016
I spent a few days up in North Wales recently, cycling over the Easter holiday. The plan was to do a few rides and use… Read More »North Wales Cycling – 3 Rides in Easter Week
The Muur van Geraardsbergen aka Kapelmuur Kapelmuur (also known as the Muur van Geraardsbergen) was for many years, the most iconic climb in the Tour… Read More »Kapelmuur – Iconic Climbs
I’ve written about Audaxing before here mentioning how relaxed and economical they are compared to Sportives. In an effort to keep me riding good distances… Read More »A Brevet upon St Lucy’s Day – 200km Audax
It’s been brought to my attention that I’ve neglected to write-up my experience of cycling in France this Summer. Something I shall attempt to rectify… Read More »Cycling in France – Summer 2014
Working in education, I’m often stuck with having only school breaks to take my holidays in and October half-term was one of the last few… Read More »Autumn Cycling in North Wales – Part Two
Saintbury Hill is as well revered as Dover’s Hill and it’s a near cert that any local Warwickshire Sportive will go up at least one… Read More »Saintbury Hill – Cotswold Climbs 2
As hills go, Dover’s Hill is very well-known. It’s the site of the famous ‘Cotswold Olympicks’ or Dover’s Games held every year on hill followed… Read More »Dover’s Hill – Cotswold Climbs 1