Cycling, a mode of transportation that not only keeps you fit but also reduces your carbon footprint and allows you to enjoy the outdoors, is a significant part of our modern lifestyle. However, the relationship between cyclists and motorists often feels strained. Understanding the root of this tension and finding ways to ease it can … Continue reading Why Do Motorists Hate Cyclists, and What Can Be Done About It?
https://youtu.be/qq3r7Ylf05k Tatia had to go to Waltham Abbey today, so I decided to go along and ride home. I mapped out a route using Komoot and added a detour to Hadleigh Park as a coffee stop. When I unloaded my bike, I suddenly realised that I had no water bottles; I had left them at … Continue reading Cycling from Waltham Abbey to Shoeburyness using a Komoot Route
https://youtu.be/C_B4B4yay10 Welcome to day three of my Coast-to-Coast Devon bike ride. Today’s journey took me from Lidford to Plymouth. The route was inspiring, mainly passing through the beautiful Dartmoor National Park, which offered breathtaking scenery. Compared to the previous days, today felt a bit different. I hoped it wouldn’t be as challenging as the six … Continue reading Devon Coast to Coast Day 3: Lidford to Plymouth
12 May 2024, Motor assisted ride, Hadleigh, Suffolk When I saw 'Motor assisted ride' on the CTC South Essex Group's ride list, I wondered what it could be. Was it a motorbike ride? Or maybe an e-bike ride? But then the event organiser, Brian Penny, put me right. It simply meant that I would need … Continue reading Motor Assisted Ride in Hadleigh, Suffolk: A Glorious Day of Cycling
If you are looking for a new challenge in cycling, you might want to try Audax, a form of long-distance cycling popular worldwide. Audax is a French word that means "audacious" or "bold", and it aptly describes the spirit of these rides, which can range from 50km to 1000km or more. In this blog post, … Continue reading Discovering Audax: A Guide to Non-Competitive Long-Distance Cycling Adventures