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Cycling from Braga in Portugal to Santiago de Compostela in Spain
Join me on a cycling adventure from Braga to Santiago, exploring Portugal's Minho region, Galicia's coastline, local cuisine, and sections of the Camino Portuguese.
Loch Katrine steamship and cycle adventure, Scotland
Join me for a Loch Katrine adventure — a steamship cruise, a scenic 13 mile cycle, and a great cafe stop in Scotland’s beautiful Trossachs.
Gravel biking in the North York Moors National Park
The Moorland Meander is 15 miles of smooth gravel tracks through picturesque moorland, with a fab cafe stop - a perfect introduction to gravel biking in the North York Moors National Park.
Mini bikepacking adventure, testing kit and an overnight hotel
Join me on a mini bikepacking trip — an overnight pedal with hotel stay to test out kit before the bigger adventures begin. Perfect for beginners or a quick adventure.
Cycling holiday in the Douro Valley, Portugal
The Douro Valley in Northern Portugal, has stunning scenery, steeply terraced vineyards, and sleepy traditional villages. It’s a great place for cycling, especially with an e-bike.
20 of the UK’s best long-distance cycling routes for bikepacking
The UK is full of long distance cycling routes covering all kinds of terrain and distances. Here are 20 ideas for your next bikepacking adventure.
Bikepacking the Hebridean Way - getting started
The Hebridean Way is a 185-mile route through the remote and stunning islands of the Outer Hebrides. Get all the logistics here, with updated links for 2024.
Cycling the Hull to Hornsea rail trail
Cycle coast to coast on the Hull to Hornsea rail trail. This flat, 13 mile route is part of the Trans Pennine Trail and mostly traffic-free.
Bikepacking in the Outer Hebrides – South Uist, Eriskay and Barra
Bike packing in the Outer Hebrides: South Uist, Eriskay and Barra.
Bikepacking in the Outer Hebrides - North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist
Bike packing in the Outer Hebrides: North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist.
Bikepacking in the Outer Hebrides - North Uist and Berneray
Bike packing in the Outer Hebrides: North Uist and Berneray.
Bikepacking in the Outer Hebrides - Barra, Eriskay and South Uist
Bike packing in the Outer Hebrides: Barra, Eriskay and South Uist.
Bikepacking in the Outer Hebrides - Barra and Vatersay
Vatersay is a stunning island at the bottom of the Outer Hebrides. It has white sandy beaches, and an unspoiled landscape. We arrived in Barra and cycled to Vatersay, spending two nights wild camping.
Bikepacking (mis) adventures
We headed out on the bikes for our first wild camp of the year. Then realised we had no way of lighting the stove…
Mountain biking, squelchy feet and soap bubbles
Read about a very (very) wet day mountain biking in the Lake District on the three rivers’ descent.
Mountain Bike Night Riding
Fancy extending the mountain bike season by going night riding? Here’s how my first experience of night riding went.
Wild adventures on a mountain bike
Bike packing helped me rediscover my love of cycling after a nasty crash. Read about my first bike packing trip.
MTB: Ladybower Circular - Peak District
Mountain bike route around Ladybower in the Peak District. With route map available.
Bike Ride: Bakewell circular, Peak District
Circular mountain bike ride in Bakewell, Peak District.