Just a quick post on the trip me and Siân took to Rowlands Gill this bank holiday weekend! With no up and coming plans for the weekend and a forecast of almost 20 degrees heat for the Saturday and Sunday – we decided to make the most of it and head off for a day or two of camping. As Siân is only just getting into cycling, we decided not to venture too far and as I’d already been to…
I’ve been meaning to write this blog post for a month now, and I thought I best write it before I forget the rough happenings of the trip! (I have the memory of a goldfish). In late October I’d started to read a lot of stories on www.crazyguyonabike.com and the subreddit /r/bicycletouring, and I was really getting inspired about going on a tour myself. I had a few things that I had to get before I could go though (and when I…
I bought a bike tonight, first road bike I’ve had, and it’s going to take some getting used to, but I like it! 16 speed Fausto Coppi Gavia road bike. Shimano Sora kit throughout. The frame is made from aluminium.