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Bivvy-a-Month April 2018 — Overnight in Fenlandia

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  »

25 April 2018 Rides, Bikepacking, BaM

CTC Cambridge Sunday ride

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  »

16 October 2016 Rides, CTC Cambridge, Fixed-wheel

Kingdom of the East Saxons 400km audax + 200km for fun

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  »

02 July 2016 Rides, Audax, AUK 2016 Season, RRTY, Fixed-wheel

The Shark 200km audax — Greenwich to the south coast

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  »

09 April 2016 AUK 2016 Season, Rides, RRTY

Brazier’s Run 100km audax + 120km there and back

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  »

21 February 2016 Audax, AUK 2016 Season, Rides, Fixed-wheel

CTC Sunday ride — Saffron Walden for coffee

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  »

31 January 2016 Rides, CTC Cambridge, Fixed-wheel

Dick Turpin’s ‘half-a-day’ Out 125km ride

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  »

24 January 2016 Rides, Cambridge, Fixed-wheel, AUK 2016 Season

CTC Cambridge Sunday ride — Ickleton, Debden

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  »

10 January 2016 Fixed-wheel, Rides, CTC Cambridge

Paris-Brest-Paris — Getting There

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  »

12 September 2015 Rides, Brompton, Paris-Brest-Paris

London Sightseer 100 — a slow tour of London

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  »

09 September 2015 Rides, Brompton, Audax, AUK 2015 Season

Paris-Brest-Paris — 1200km on a Brompton

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  »

20 August 2015 Rides, Brompton, AUK 2015 Season, Paris-Brest-Paris
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