Posts about bikes, including, but not limited to, dreams and drools over these beautiful machines.
“Just breathing can be such a luxury sometimes.” – Walter Kirn (Up in the Air) It is such a clique to talk about how important AIR is – that BREATHING is important, and FRESH AIR is one of the purest luxuries in life, however, I have given this a great deal of thought lately, since moving … More Breathing air: Anti-pollution mask review
Hey folks, Two posts in one day?! What lucky ducks you are! Sarah Williams, of the Tough Girl Tribe, has just posted her interview with me and the other 6 tough girls. HERE IS A LINK to the episode. You can also find it on iTunes or other places where podcasts live on the … More Tough Girl Part 5
My sis Karen and I just spent the last 2.5 weeks cycling from the bottom of England (Land’s End) to the top of Scotland (John o’ Groats). I thought I would share a couple practical notes for anyone hoping to take on the epic and amazing trip. Train travel We started out in London, and … More Cycling Britain: A practical guide to the LEJOG
This happens with embarrassing frequency: I lose track of days/weeks. I show up at hostels a day early, book hotels for a day later than I need them, or I will open my planner to discover that I have an extra weekend that I didn’t realize I had! Obviously, this realization is a rather joyous … More I have an extra weekend!: The wilds of Stockholm
Hey guys! It has been a while since I have posted – I have a backlog of photos and stories to post, but I have been busy traveling, working, and training. I did have a bit of time to touch base with Sarah Williams of the Tough Girl podcast to chat about what I have … More Training, planning, & taking time off: Tough Girls #3
The last bit of my journey was the least picturesque. While it started the same, with the classic magical elixir: The rest of the day was a little bit grueling. I spent my last 90km along a pretty uneventful regional highway, passing by resort after golf resort, getting passed by RVs and transport trucks. Thankfully, there was … More Final taste of bike life: Portimau – Faro
Travelling to the south-western nip of Portugal was a breathtaking journey. There was a lovely , quiet, “collectors” road beside the highway which made for smooth riding all the way to the tip. I stopped for snacks at a popular surf beach which was absolutely spectacular – perfect beach surrounded by stunning cliffs. It also … More The surf, the sun, and reaching the south: Carrapateira – Portimao
Another perfectly sunny day. I saddled up my pony and glided to a nearby town to check out a stunning view and drink a pair of espressos. It turned out that caffeine and bag of chips became essential fuel for the mountain switchbacks that were to come. At this point in my journey, I had decided … More Mountainous switchbacks make powerful thighs: VN de Milfontes to Carrapateira
It was a real treat to get to my campsite early in the afternoon and having a few daylight hours to explore the charming town and beach of Vile Nova de Milfontes. This little town is nestled on the Alentejo coastline with rugged coastlines and perfect sandy beaches. I spent a bit of time exploring the … More An afternoon in the magical Vile Nova de Milfontes
Day 3 of my bike trip was not my longest day, but it had more than its share of adventure from the very beginning. My day got off to an awkward start. Basically, the A series highways are full-on motorways, upon which it is illegal (and inadvisable) to cycle on. My camping spot was close … More Avoiding highways, tiny dirt roads, spectacular beaches, and miles of sand: Santiago do Cacém and south
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