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2018

Room with a Mvuu

Steppes Traveller Magazine

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2017

Digging Deeper in the Cederberg

Steppes Traveller Magazine

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Lake Turkana

Steppes Travel Blog

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2016

Oman, What a Week!

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Happy New Year! 2021 was a bit of a mixed bag for Happy New Year! 2021 was a bit of a mixed bag for me, but there were definitely more highs than lows overall. Obviously, having my bike stolen and not managing to finish a single race were two big disappointments. But it was also a year of opportunities. Helping launch @zolla.cc with @thenight_train, then the creation of @theperfidiousalbion and joining @fmchallenge all mean exciting times ahead. Throw into this more UK cycling then ever before (including a crazy amount of off road), some beautiful walking and even a first bikepacking trip with @nadiashahanaz, and I'm able to look back at 2021 with surprising fondness. If I had to pick a best day on the bike in 2021, it would probably be the penultimate day on the alternative finish of the @greatbritishdivide. It was incredibly remote and constantly beautiful - a reminder of just how good UK riding can be. Here's to more of this kind of riding in 2022 🍻 #cyclinglife #cycling #cycle #bikepacking #explore #happynewyear #adventure #getoutside #explore #discover #ukcycling #picoftheday #hiking #bikelife #lifebehindbars #bemoremike #pushyourlimits #mountains #mtb
Three days of wet, muddy and cold bikepacking. I'v Three days of wet, muddy and cold bikepacking. I've barely been riding during the last couple of months, so it felt good to be back out despite the conditions (which the photos don't really capture!) I headed towards the east coast, which meant exploring some new areas, sticking mainly to small roads and national cycle routes. The highlight was probably the stonking tailwind on Holme Fen. The lowlight was any of the freezing rain showers today. #bikepacking #biketour #explore #adventure #wintermiles #ukcycling #discover #picoftheday #travel #winter #cycling #lifebehindbars #cyclinglife
I'd like to be on my way to the start line of @two I'd like to be on my way to the start line of @twovolcanosprint currently, but sadly I was forced to be a grown-up and defer my place this year. Travel is not the most lucrative profession right now and competitive eating on wheels (ultra cycling) isn't the cheapest hobby. Despite my disappointment at becoming a fiscally responsible human, I'm really looking forward to dotwatching the race on @fmchallenge. It's a shame I won't be able to see @ultrabritton and @orb.bike battle it out again after the former got struck down by lurgy. However, there will still be lots of familiar dots to follow and a crazily strong field. Good luck to @boardclaw @fuzz.kit @c0l_smith @nicky_._shaw @ubartholmoes (you don't need luck) @jasonblack_athlete @derekgamblin and anyone else I've forgotten! #twovolcanosprint #2vs2021 #ultraendurance #ultrarace #ultracycling #challengeyourself #race #italy #dotwatcher #dotwatching
Friday night was a little wet and miserable (in tr Friday night was a little wet and miserable (in true @greatbritishdivide fashion) so yesterday was a bit of a rush to get to Fort William and catch the last train. I didn't really have time to absorb finishing or have the mental energy to post much. But the slightly rushed finish shouldn't detract from what was a brilliant six days of riding. The first section was glorious in the sunshine. And the second part - using the alternative finish - was breathtaking at times, despite the soggy conditions. It certainly made me want to ride the full @thebadgerdivide, which it borrows a chunk from. Getting back on the route and finishing it off was definitely the right decision. Despite the less than ideal bike (thanks to @tailfincycling @zolla.cc @orb.bike for helping me adapt it!), the riding was still really enjoyable and only marginally slower. But please don't forget that I was also doing this for a cause. The donation page is in my bio (you can read my explanation behind the choice of @mssocietyuk there), so please give anything if you can 👍 #ultraendurance #explore #adventure #getoutside #scotland #bemoremike #ridefars #offroad #gravel #challengeyourself #lifebehindbars #mtb #cycle #cycling
Finishing GB Divide Day 6 (done!) Finishing GB Divide Day 6 (done!)
Finishing GB Divide Day 5 Finishing GB Divide Day 5
Finishing GB Divide Day 4 Finishing GB Divide Day 4
Finishing GB Divide Day 3 Finishing GB Divide Day 3
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