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April BaM (Bivvy-a-Month) — Fenlandia — flat-flat-flat and win-dee! Nettles everywhere. Moonlit all the way. Plus 32 Explorer Squares bagged [Note: this is a rewrite of my Strava post; the date has been changed to reflect the ride date; posted 28 April 2018.] I … read more »
Sunday was one of those days when I could hear the rain pouring down outside from the warmth of my bed. Not just a little drip, not even a light shower, but a proper drenching taking place just outside the bedroom … read more »
When Tom posted his new 400km audax earlier this year, I knew I had to ride it — if for no other reason than it criss-crosses Essex and so looks slightly bonkers on paper. The event is also a late-starter, which … read more »
Sometimes a ride comes along that sounds too good to miss — It was Tom's fault, really: he rode the Easter Arrow on gears, because, he said, he was practising for The Shark. Wossat? A hilly ride. I was … read more »
We were first forecast a bit of a breeze, then that changed to a howling gale, then that changed to a bit of a breeze with rain, then it changed back to a howling gale (but no rain) — that was the … read more »
It started as one of those mornings — pissing it down with rain and no sign of stopping. British winters, pah! Hey-ho, never mind, it's only water. I donned waterproofs and set off from home leaving myself barely 15 … read more »
Tom started it: “Dick Turpin's Day Out 200km Permanent on Saturday 23rd January — I've not ridden DTDO recently so that's the plan: others are welcome to join us, either from the start in Dunmow [provisionally 08:00] or en-route. If you want … read more »
The last time I rode was way back in mid-December — my final ride of my fourth RRTY. In the meantime we've had Christmas and New Year and I've put on another half a stone — but I've also lost most … read more »
After three years of waiting I was finally at the point of no return: I had ridden my four qualifying rides, successfully entered Paris-Brest-Paris along with 6000 other riders from around the world, and I was on my way. Me setting off … read more »
In the end it was all Marcus' fault: he posted "Fabulous ride. Frustrating, slow, impossible to navigate – but just great fun." It sounded too much like a ride where the scenery was more important than the time, and the … read more »
I finished Paris-Brest-Paris in 89hrs 4mins — 56mins inside the cut-off. That was the hardest thing I've ever done, even London-Edinburgh-London (1400km) seemed easier (although I was fitter in 2013). This short summary of my first PBP experience was first published on my … read more »