What finer way to celebrate the passing of the Solstice by cycling out to Stonehenge and then Avebury. 117 miles in all – and all before lunch. Average of 15mph and a few niggles but no pains I’m pretty pleased with that. Highly recommend the bit between Bath and Stonehenge then Avebury. Really nice riding…

I don’t get to compete this year – shame but I think it would be beyond me. It looked difficult. Quite a few early retirees mainly due to the heat – my nemesis. So, a pleasant day instead wandering around helping people. I’ve doled out all my water, fixed a knee, a tight calf and…

My first three consecutive days in the saddle on a fine weekend traversing Wales on the Trans Cambrian off road trail. It was tough but not too tough – being on a gravel bike helped. My buddy, Tom was less fortunate and lugged around a heavy bike with slow tyres. But jolly japes all round….

Very rarely actually go off road. But the addition of a suspension stem and 45mm tyres meant Tom and 1 managed some very bumpy terrain. First fall for some years too. All good practice for the Trans Cambrian in 3 weeks. Nice to get the bike loaded up too

I’m not gonna get too political. Suffice to say I believe in kindness and fairness. As always I’m more impressed with the efforts of people trying to make the lives of others better. I helped over 150 enthusiastic charity fundraisers brave a 40m abseil from Southmead hospital so that people, less fortunate than themselves stand…

Having a jolly day on my first Dave Talbot Adventure Events day off 2023. These ropes don’t test themselves

An excellent Mother’s Day was had with a quick 40 miles around Exmoor on the bike. Very glad I had the slightly chunkier tyres afforded by the gravel bike as some of the roads were pretty tricky with gnarly descents quite a lot of detritus. Porlock Hill is next level ascending though. I managed it…

My first visit to Forest of Dean bike park yesterday with friends new and old age it was tip top. Out of the hundreds of bikes that were there I was struck by how amazing bikes are, generally. Credited as one of the reasons for our significant keep in evolutionary intelligence they provide is with…

It’s amazing what a bit of sun can do. My first pain free run in 3 months after my ankle shenanigans. Only 5 km and it was slow with many, dog-induced stoppages but not complaining. Also managed a fun gravel loop around the Forest of Dean. This place is made for cycling fun. I am…

I did this a few months back. Hurt quite a lot. I did rediscover an old screw I didn’t know I had though – explains why I set off the metal detectors at work. But yes, I’ve had to actively rehab so this has meant going back to basics; strength, stability, control. It’s still causing…