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This is where I share my stories. They’re mainly UK based adventures by foot, bicycle, canoe and car that I've enjoyed either on my own, with friends or my family.
How to use the blog:
Either click on the headings below to take you through to the appropriate genre or use the search function to look for something specific. Or you could simply scroll through the blogs in one long list.
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Happy adventuring!
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Traws Eryri
Cycling UK's, 120 mile Traws Eryri route had been everything I’d hoped for—wild, challenging, beautiful—and, at times, downright hard. A brilliant, tough route—the kind of ride that stays with you long after the legs stop aching.
nick
Aug 317 min read
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The North Downs Way
In late spring, three of us cycled a shortened version of Cycling UK's North Downs Way from Farnham to Dover over three days. Tracing parts of the ancient Pilgrims Way, the route mixes chalk downs, woodland singletrack, historic landmarks and sweeping views. With almost 3,000m of climbing and more than half off-road, it’s a challenging but rewarding adventure through some of southern England’s most varied and historic landscapes.
nick
Jun 115 min read
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London to Birmingham on NCN4 and NCN5
Cycling from London to Birmingham features the Thames Valley Cycle Route, Shakespeare's Way and the cities of Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon
nick
Jul 28, 202415 min read
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The Rebellion Way
The Rebellion Way blends quiet back roads, byways, cycle paths and bridleways into a gently undulating 230 mile (370km) circular route.
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Sep 26, 202314 min read
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The South Downs Way
The South Downs Way is a brilliant route, fully serviced with strategically placed water stops, decent signage and trails built for bikes.
nick
Aug 23, 202310 min read
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How to create your own bikepacking route
You've ridden a whole bunch of well worn routes but now fancy something different. So why not create your own bikepacking route?
nick
Dec 18, 202217 min read
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The Cantii Way
140 miles of endless sea views, architectural grandeur and a whiff of exuberant past times makes this a brilliant coastal adventure.
nick
Oct 9, 20229 min read
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The Red Squirrel Trail cycle Adventure
A two day family cycle adventure on the Isle of Wight from Cowes to Shanklin and back, following the Red Squirrel Trail.
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Jun 4, 20227 min read
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The West Kernow Way
The West Kernow Way by Cycling UK. A 150 mile figure of eight route in Cornwall, UK, starting and finishing in Penzance.
nick
Jan 30, 20224 min read
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The King Alfred's Way Cycle Adventure
In August 2021, my brother and I enjoyed 4 days and 220 miles on Cycling UK’s, King Alfred’s Way cycle route.
nick
Oct 22, 202113 min read
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The future of Gravel Bikes?
Is the future of Gravel bikes the unloved 'Hybrid'? I think so, and this is why...
nick
Oct 15, 20218 min read
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Fundraising for MNDA
The King Alfred's Way cycle route. 220 miles in aid of Motor Neurone Disease Association.
nick
Jul 28, 20212 min read
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Bikepacking with a Tarp
Last year, as an experiment to reduce the weight of my bikepacking gear I thought I’d ditch the tent and see if a tarp could take its place.
nick
May 24, 20218 min read
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How to plan a bikepacking adventure
There’s a great sense of anticipation and excitement that builds as I plan my very own epic cycle adventure! Here's how I go about it.
nick
Mar 15, 202118 min read
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A London to Brighton Cycle Adventure
A three day round trip cycle ride from London to Brighton via Seaford and Shoreham-by-sea.
nick
Sep 30, 20207 min read
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A South Coast Cycle Adventure along NCN 2
A 5 day bikepacking cycle adventure along National Cycle Network route 2 between Chichester and Exmouth.
nick
Mar 31, 202014 min read
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A New Forest Family Cycle Adventure
A two day trek across the New Forest in Hampshire felt the right balance of distance and terrain for our second family cycle adventure.
nick
Apr 30, 20196 min read
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A River Thames Canoe Adventure
In June 2018, a mate said he'd just bought a £40 inflatable canoe. Two days later we all had one and a river adventure was born!
nick
Jun 30, 20188 min read
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