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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

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2016

Oman, What a Week!

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With the first edition of @theperfidiousalbion now With the first edition of @theperfidiousalbion now done and dusted, my focus has switched to @greatbritishdivide, which starts on Saturday. This 2,145km off-road race begins near Canterbury and ends in Applecross in Scotland. It looks like a brutal route with lots of climbing, but I'm looking forward to taking on a longer ride for the first time in a while. Fingers crossed for dry weather! There's a tracking link in my bio 🚴‍♂️ #cycling #mtb #offroad #ultraendurance #ultrarace #challengeyourself #pushyourlimits #explore #getoutside #adventure #lifebehindbars #ukcycling #bikepacking #bikelife
After @greatbritishescapades proved to be a washou After @greatbritishescapades proved to be a washout, it was great to get out and explore a bit more of Kent today. @orb.bike and I found some decent bridleways, as well as a healthy serving of mud and puddles. Don't you just love the British summer? 🌧️🌧️🌧️ #getoutside #lifebehindbars #mtb #offroad #gravel #explore #adventure #cyclinglife #bike #countryside #ukcycling #weekend #summer
Two year's ago today, I arrived at Nordkapp after Two year's ago today, I arrived at Nordkapp after 6,400km of cycling in 19.5 days. Therefore, it's quite fitting that I'm setting off to tackle @greatbritishescapades North and South Downs this afternoon. 480km of hard off-road riding await me. After riding the route in September in perfect conditions, I'm faced with far more challenging ones this time around. Thunderstorms are forecast and it's looking like it could be muddy slog of a ride. Live tracking link in my bio!
It's happening 🚀🚴‍♂️😱 Last week, @ It's happening 🚀🚴‍♂️😱 Last week, @orb.bike and I decided to test the waters regarding a last-minute ultra-endurance cycling event in the UK in July. This was partly to fill the hole left by the cancellation of @thetranscontinental (that's a big hole!) and partly just as a response to the lack of UK options currently. After a surge of interest, we decided to go ahead. Therefore, I'm pleased to announce that @theperfidiousalbion will be taking place on 17th July, beginning in the Scottish Borders and ending 2,500km later in the Cotswolds. We already have people signed up and you can join them - visit the link in my bio! A few things still need to fall into place, but it's been incredible how quickly we've managed to turn this around. It was only an idea 10 days ago. #cycling #ultraendurance #bikepacking #challengeyourself #race #bemoremike #transcontinental #explore #ukcycling #testyourlimits #raceday #bicycle #adventure #getoutside #discover
Yesterday, @nadiashahanaz and I cycled up from Che Yesterday, @nadiashahanaz and I cycled up from Chepstow to close to Hereford. Following the Wye Valley in the sunshine meant some beautiful riding, although I put in a bit more gravel than Nadia was expecting! We also cycled through the new Wye Valley Greenway tunnel, which is 1km long. Inside, the lighting is kept really low to protect the bats that roost there. It's an eerie experience riding through, so I'd definitely recommend it. Also, @nadiashahanaz completed her hilliest day on a bike yesterday and now we're off again, so send her some positive vibes! #cyclinglife #bikelife #bikepacking #explore #adventure #lifebehindbars #wyevalley #travel #getoutside #cycle #bike #cycletouring
CP4 and scratched. With a train booked for Monday CP4 and scratched. With a train booked for Monday, my only option was to ride through the night tonight. After last night, that wasn't ever likely to happen. But with torrential rain expected tomorrow, it was also not an appealing prospect. However, I'm glad I pushed through my initial urge to scratch this morning when feeling rough. The riding in the Lakes was stunning and I loved experiencing Honister, Newlands and Hardknott for the first time. I'll be back... #hellofthenorthwest
CP3 - Honister Pass. After last night's events and CP3 - Honister Pass. After last night's events and the subsequent lack of sleep, I've had a pretty rough morning. However, I'm determined to enjoy some of the Lakes and the dry weather before I succumb to the inevitable scratch. #hellofthenorthwest
CP2. The smile hides my uncontrollable shivering. CP2. The smile hides my uncontrollable shivering. Conditions got really bad this evening, so I decided it wasn't safe for me to ride through the night. Definitely the right call, as I've been shivering for over two hours now. I'm holed up in a hotel in Alston and I'll set out again tomorrow morning. #hellofthenorthwest
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