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’
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
There has definitely been a change in the weather in the last few days, and I feel like we might be slowly creeping towards Spring now, with increased sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures on the horizon – hey, it’s only a few days until the clocks go forward! However, if you’re still struggling to gain … More An Energy Refresh with E.ON (Win £150 voucher)
As you may have seen on my social media I’ve had a challenging start to 2019, and haven’t had the motivation to write anything on my blog since the beginning of the year. This is due to a combination of factors including disappointment around a new job, the trials of being an unofficial stepmother, running … More Get Outside this Valentine’s Day
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
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
Addiscombe Cycling Club run “Leisure Rides” throughout the summer, for those looking to broaden their cycling horizons and take on a bit more of a challenge in a relaxed cycling environment. They are fully supported by up to four outriders and led by a guy called Monty. Graded Rides Easy – 2hours plus 30min cafe stop … More Cycling with a Club
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