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Edinburgh to Birmingham
There are probably a lot of cyclists out there who occasionally, on good days, when the sun is shining, and the wind is from behind, think that perhaps it would be nice to be able to ride for a living. … Continue reading
Audax Redux: Another Failure
My last organised ride for the year was meant to be the Autumn Audax arranged by Beacon RCC. Called Beyond the Dyke, it starts in Belbroughton, and heads over to Wales before returning. Hilly, but not too much so, long … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Humour
Tagged Audax, Clee Cycles, Humour, Terrible Horrible Very Bad No Good Day
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Mille Cymru 4: Return to the Shire
I should have written this last night, when it was still fresh, but then I was stale, and in no real state to do it justice. My only thought was that it was over. Firstly, the forecast storms never … Continue reading
Mille Cymru 2: The Two Coasts
Today is the do-or-die day. Where I find out whether I would make the whole trip or not. It’s understandable, I suppose, that I’d wake up stressed a little early. 3:15, to be precise, with my heart thumping like it … Continue reading
Mille Cymru 1: The Fellowship of the Ride
The day started at 6, packing up and heading out to Upton Magna for the start. I was quite surprised to find that there were only 8 of us doing this ride, out of only 12 to sign up. Given … Continue reading
My Gear Cable is Smarter than Me
At the beginning of the year, long before the mad idea of cycling around Wales came to fruition, I signed up for a few local Audax rides. One of these has the very inviting name of The Kidderminster Killer. It’s … Continue reading
Things to Do in Wales When You’re Dead
There is a well established practice of charity fundraising here in the UK. Not only is the country one of the few in the world that lives up to the foreign aid target of 0.7% of GDP (much to the … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Cycling, Money
Tagged Alzheimers Society, Audax, Dementia, Fundraising, Mille Cymru
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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Cyclist
No Borstals were harmed in the writing of this post… A few weeks back I wrote about long term cycling goals. I probably finished it up a little too early, because there was something I wanted to say, but just … Continue reading
