If you were inspired during lockdown to take up cycling, you might be wondering what the difference between road cycling or mountain biking is, and which one you might prefer? Or if you’re looking to purchase a bike and feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the different types (I agree with you there!) then here’s … More Road Cycling vs Mountain Biking
So the last time I wrote something on this blog I’d just kicked off the year feeling energised, motivated and excited about all the active adventure plans we had in place. Fast forward a couple of months and the world couldn’t be more different. If I’m honest I’ve mainly spent the last few weeks figuring … More Adjusting to the ‘New Normal’
With the last couple of weekends dominated by Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis, there has been a lot of time for planning adventures and booking races! I don’t know about you, but if I can’t get outside I end up spending my time researching new opportunities to go cycling, running or hiking and booking trips! … More Outdoor and Fitness Challenges in 2020
I’ve taken part in RideLondon 100 for the last three years with varying degrees of success, mainly due to the weather, my training, and circumstances en-route beyond my control! It’s part of a fantastic weekend of cycling in the capital, which includes the FreeCycle on the Saturday and the pro race on the Sunday so … More RideLondon 46: Pros and Cons
The Alban Way is a 6.5 mile long traffic-free trail which runs from St Albans to Hatfield along a former railway line. It’s part of Route 61 of the Sustrans National Cycle Network and is used frequently by walkers and cyclists commuting or travelling between the two towns. The surface is a smooth tarmac/concrete, and … More Traffic-free cycling: The Alban Way
Did you know, Osprey have been making women’s specific backpacks for 25 years, creating ergonomically designed bags and changing specifications to suit the female body? There aren’t many brands that put this much effort into ensuring that outdoor and sports kit isn’t just met with a ‘one size fits all’ approach – one of the … More Osprey Raven cycling pack review
It’s that time of year again… With less than 30 days to go until Christmas (eek!) I’m sharing my round up of fantastic outdoor and fitness gifts to grab for those people who love to get outside and work up a sweat! I have to say, I think I’ve got a pretty awesome selection of … More Outdoor and Fitness Christmas Gift Guide
It seems to be a common theme at the moment that I’m writing blog posts about things that happened months ago! Working in events, the summer is a very busy time so my blogging has taken a little bit of a backseat. It’s also the case that the better weather means I’m out and about … More Active Holiday in the Peak District
This year was the third time that I’ve taken part in RideLondon-Surrey 100 and with the previous two years having been dry and sunny, I should have known that the weather was bound to throw us a curved ball this time around! Read my 2017 RideLondon recap here. Read my 2016 RideLondon recap here. Sure … More RideLondon 100 for the 3rd time
Last weekend I took part in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 bike ride – its the third year I’ve ridden the event, and each year I’ve had a different experience. I’ll have a proper blog post on the 2018 ride up soon, but for now I wanted to highlight a couple of the events I took … More Milton Keynes 50miler and Chiltern Cycling Festival
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