Tag: cycling
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Lands End to John O’Groats. A Detailed ‘Safe-Routes’ Cycle Guide for this Epic Bicycle Adventure!
With the infamous Lands End to John O’Groats (LEJOG) cycling adventure 6-months behind us, (where did the year even go!), and the weather soon gearing up for those keen to take it on, this post is well overdue. Or perhaps made in good time… From the southern-most point of England to the northern-most tip of…
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Lessons Learned. 5 Things You Should Consider Before Cycling Lands End to John O’Groats (LEJOG).
My boyfriend and I recently cycled the length of the UK. From the southern most point in England to the northern most tip of Scotland, we pedalled some 1,400 kilometres in 11 days across beautiful countryside, through all that mother nature threw at us. Firstly, to any motorist who drives past a cyclist (and provides…
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Cycling From Lands End to John O’Groats. What A Ride!
1400 kilometres cycled, 12,534 metres of elevation gained, stunning views and countless chocolate (cough… energy) bars consumed. From the southern most point in England to the northern tip of Scotland, what a ride! The infamous Lands End to John O’Groats (LEJOG) cycle route is something that has sat in the back of my mind for…
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When Italy Took My Breath Away – Quite Literally! Cycling A Double Ascent of the Stelvio.
The Passo dello Stelvio. Just wow. Standing high up in the alps at 2758m above sea level, this mountain is among the holy grail of climbs for cyclists across the world. A long and steady ascent with an average gradient of 7%, and impressive landscapes of the Bormio valley from the very moment you roll…
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Cycling Bellagio > Madonna del Ghissalo, Lombardy.
Bellagio and Lake Como – lifestyles of the rich and famous. With cycling boot camp underway and fresh legs rearing to go, unfortunately we couldn’t make time for an afternoon spritz’ with Mr Clooney (perhaps next time with more notice ;)). We had a bit to get through this day with a climb of the…
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Cycling Above The Clouds – The Ortler Alps, Northern Italy.
Often times, travel photography (or my non-trained eye at the very least) doesn’t at all give justice to the beauty and/or scale of the landscapes that we are fortunate to see; neither provide a true insight to the incredible experiences had. For me, this dilemma played over many times as we recently cycled, climbed and…
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Cycling Sospel to Breil-sur-Roya, Provence.
Higher in the mountains above Sospel, is a small village called Breil-sur-Roya, which we came to know about from a drive we took to the most beautiful fresh water gorge the day prior. These wider roads were relatively untouched and were very well sealed, among the best quality surface that we’ve cycled on. Ironic really,…
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Cycling in the South of France – Sospel, Provence.
Nestled in the mountain tops of southern France is a quaint little town called Sospel. About 15 kilometres from Menton, and a 40-minute drive from Nice. It’s nothing short of picturesque and it’s a beautiful way of life. A provincial holiday house, circa late 1800’s has been home for the past two weeks with C’s…
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Bike Travel Bags & Your Sanity!
Choosing a Bike Travel Bag to Suit Your Needs Bike travel bags. Despite being on the road for just a few days now, there is a lot to be said about bike travel bags. Perhaps not a post that we’d expected to be writing so early on (if at all), but these essential tools for…