Bristol to Oxford (May 10th, 2025)

My train journey from Bristol to my departure point Swindon was delayed by 2.5 hours due to a broken down train, but the glorious weather, recently returned, made the morning…

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Rugby to Bristol NCN 41 - Real Gem of a Quiet Country Ride

Two days on NCN 41 from Rugby down to Bristol.

Train to Rugby, coffee stop in Warwick at Pastelaria Portuguesa, fish and chips in Stratford at Barnaby's, (eaten on the…

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London to Paris on the Avenue Verte April 2025

After much planning and debate the route was decided. We, being 2 chaps in our 60s were going to Paris mainly on the Avenue Verte but taking our own route…

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Essex Ride

Lets go to the sea my wife said. 

Where? 

I fancy Mersea Island.

So off I went and planned a 35(ish) ride to Mersea, 'cos I wasn't that bothered about…

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Broadbottom - Buxton (March 2025)

Relatively busy initially, even on the single track roads. Hilly scenery a lot of the way, which should look a lot nicer when the leaves are out. Many steep ups…

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