Carmarthenshire’s Best Rides
Late last Wednesday I loaded up the ŠKODA with so much stuff that my husband actually asked me if I was planning on returning. My daughter and I were going to Wales, specifically Carmarthenshire for a short holiday and as keen […]
This hilly TT made me spit the dummy
For stage 3 of Haute Route we were back in Stavenger to participate in a Time Trial. After two epic days on the bike my legs were feeling pretty sore, nonetheless I was going to give it my all. How […]
Haute Route Norway Part 1
This week I head out to Stavenger as a guest of Haute Route. In Norway, I test myself in this challenging three day event that includes climbing Norway’s very own Alpe d’Huez, Lyseboten. In Stage 1 we ride from […]
Wanna come to Haute Route Norway?
Morning everyone! As we near the end of May, my travel and race plans are stepping up a notch. Summer is always the busiest time of year for me but this year I’ve had to be very selective about which […]
A Californian Bikepacking Epic in Big Sur
Now that the dust has settled and I’ve finally had time to edit my photos and upload my videos I’m enjoying reminiscing about my time in California last month. I’ve long been a fan of the sunshine State, indeed in […]
Cycling and Camping in New Forest
There are few things I love more than cycling, holidays, being outdoors and spending time with my family so when an opportunity arose for us all to go to the New Forest to ride bikes and camp out in our […]
The best cobbles in Belgium & meeting a legend
I have a pretty awesome job, in fact I’d go so far as saying it’s a dream job. Riding and racing, creating videos, taking photos, writing for magazines and websites and attending photoshoots are all components or a life that […]
Escape Route: Sierra de Guadarrama
To quote Bjork, “It’s all so quiet.” Craning my neck to better view the clutch of griffon vultures circling overhead, my shoulder relax and a deep sigh escapes my throat. Just a two-hour flight from London and a short hop […]
Tour De France as a VIP
This summer has been a whole heap of crazy fun already, so much so that my feet haven’t really touched the ground and I’ve been a little tardy in sharing everything I’ve been doing with you, dear readers. I endeavour […]
Stage 13 of Le Tour with 13 incredible women
Speeding down the road from Les 2 Alpes, I unzipped my jacket as the sun’s warming fingers crept around the vertiginous peaks standing sentry on either side. I was on my way to meet Donnons des Elles au Velo J-1, […]
Ride For Love in the Sierra Nevada – Join Me!
I’m not actually sure if I’ve already mentioned this to you, dear readers, but my nutrition sponsor, TRIBE not only make delicious natural bars, shakes and hydration products, they also spearhead an amazing charitable foundation. Established last year, the TRIBE Freedom […]
The Best Overnight Bicycle Adventures in the UK
As you guys probably know, I’m sponsored by a pretty damn awesome nutrition company, TRIBE. These UK based purveyors of amazing snacks, bars, shakes and hydration are so rooted in nature and the great outdoors that for this month’s ‘TRIBE […]
Swiss Climbs with ASSOS Man
Morning! I hope you guys are enjoying the fantastic weather we’re having. I truly do love travelling with my bicycle but even I crave some time in my own home so it was a real treat to spend a sunny […]
A multi-col shoot with Wattbike
Hands up if you think this winter has been awful! I’m generally not one for wishing any part of my life away – it’s short and precious – but this year is different and I’ve just about had my fill […]
A PlusBike day out on Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsular
The PlusBike tool from National Rail Enquiries is designed specifically to help cyclists who travel by rail with a bike, something I do really regularly as I travel so often for work and racing. The tool, available on the National […]
The first crit of the season – Epic Gran Canaria
As I mentioned in my recent post, my trip to sunny Gran Canaria was a pretty last minute surprise. I hadn’t been expecting to kick off the road-racing season untill at least March and even then just with a local […]
The best rides of 2017
Like many cyclists, the end of the road racing season in October is when I start looking back at what I’ve achieved and figuring out where I want to be in the future. It’s a time to reflect on […]
Taiwan’s West Coast on a folding bike
After a couple of weeks adjusting to the bone-chilling cold we’re experiencing here in the UK and some time planning my training for 2018’s race season, I’ve finally found an afternoon to sit down and share my thoughts on cycling […]
Great Bike Rides Of The World: Taiwan West Coast
As a cycle blogger and YouTube creator I get invited on a fair few trips, product launches and fun sounding excursions, not all of which I can go to as I live in the middle of nowhere and I have […]
Red Hook Crit Barcelona 2017
“As any fixed gear critter which is the best race of the season and with ne’er a split second pause they’ll give you one answer – Red Hook Crit Barcelona. Though there are several obvious reasons why, namely the beach, […]