I’m taking part in the RideLondon-Surrey 100 again this year, and with only about seven weeks to go I’m trying to get stuck into training! Last year’s experience was pretty challenging, so I’m hoping with a bit more hill training and some consistent riding I should see an improvement. As ever, life does have a … More 2018 Cycling Goals with Livall
Are you looking to try something new this summer? If the great weather has got you inspired to head out on an outdoor adventure, why not take a look at mountain biking? It’s not just an autumn/winter sport, although the extra mud and puddles are always fun! Last month James and I headed over to … More Mountain Biking at Swinley Forest
It can be hard to get back into the swing of things after Christmas and New Year. I had an amazing break, but the lack of routine or a regular exercise habit (which if I’m honest I haven’t had for much longer than just over Christmas!), made it harder to start again in January. However, … More January Fitness with Esquared
It’s that time of year when everyone starts rolling out Christmas Gift Guide posts so here’s mine! These are all items I’ve tried myself and thought were useful, fun or quirky. This year, what with moving house and being a little financially stretched, I wanted to share some ‘budget’ Christmas present ideas so all fifteen … More Fitness and Outdoor Christmas Gift Guide
Many people in London have been affected by the disruption at Waterloo which has rippled around the whole South West trains network. The entire Chessington branch line is currently closed so there aren’t actually any trains running to my office at the moment! This is where trying to commute to work by bike is a … More Commuting by folding bike with Decathlon
It’s hard to know where to start with a recap for a race as epic as the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 – it’s finally starting to sink in that I rode ONE HUNDRED MILES, that my little legs powered me round such a crazy distance and that I have the medal to prove it! And it’s … More RideLondon 100 mile 2017
When I saw that the weather forecast for Sunday said 30 degrees, I felt a little apprehensive about the BHF London to Brighton bike ride! I also seem to be making a habit of not having the best race prep (see the London 10 mile run) and ended up working a long 12 hour shift … More A HOT London to Brighton 2017
With less than two weeks to go until the London 10 mile, I decided to take a look ahead to the next few months and share my challenges for the remainder of the summer – it’s shaping up to be a pretty busy one! Please do let me know if you’re going to be at … More A summer of challenges
Cleaning your bike isn’t the most fun task, but it can make a huge difference to how long the different components last, and ultimately how easy it is to ride. I will admit I’m not great at looking after mine – when I get back from a wet and muddy cycle, I’m thinking about how … More Bike spring cleaning with Muc-Off (and Cycle Republic)
The recent four-day weekend was just what was needed to recharge my batteries, and enjoy lots of time outdoors. The weather wasn’t particularly warm, but it was mostly sunny and dry which is all you really need for some active adventures! On Good Friday I squeezed in a 3mile run around Beddington Park – which … More Fitness and fun over the Easter weekend
Miss Wheezy 