Today’s ride was the London to Southend Bike Ride. An event that holds a special place for me as it was the ride that inspired me to start So Tyred nineteen years ago. It’s hard to believe how quickly the years have passed, but it’s still one of the highlights of my cycling calendar. This … Continue reading London to Southend Bike Ride 2026 – Nineteen Years On
A great day out. Well organised ride through the country lanes of Essex. Getting out of London is not so pleasant but once you are clear of the metropolis, this is a truly enjoyable ride with great train links back to London. If you do the ride, why not stay awhile for fish and chips. … Continue reading London to Southend 2014
It is only a week to go until the London to Southend bike ride and I have been unable to get precious little training done due to the never ending rain. When I woke up this morning, I groaned loudly as I could hear the rain still coming down. However, by the time I had … Continue reading 30 mile ride and stayed dry – almost
https://youtu.be/N5bv2f8yt1o I made my first post on this blog just over four years ago primarily to keep track of my progress in training for my first London to Southend bike ride. Since then it has rambled on about various things relating to cycling although, selfishly, mainly about my own exploits. It does seem amazing that … Continue reading London to Southend Bike Ride 2011