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150,000km
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the first 150,000km
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The cycling journal
Every mile
has a story.
Stories from the saddle, practical guides and lessons from the long way round.
Featured story / Endurance / 2023
Paris–Brest–Paris:
the preparation.
The participation.
A 1,200km ride. The planning, the experience and the lessons along the way.
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Gravel↗Gravel / 2022
Buying a bicycle – The first 100,000km
This is a follow-up to my first post on buying a bike, the first 50,000km. It took over eight years…
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Endurance↗Endurance / 2018
Cycling Mizen to Malin in Less Than 24 Hours
Why Mizen to Malin? Mizen Head is the most Southerly point in Ireland and Malin Head is the most northerly. As…
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Ideas for the road ahead.
Endurance↗Endurance / 2022
Preparing For and Completing Ultra Cycling Events
Fresh from completing The Western Challenge 525km a few days ago, I decided to put down a few notes on…
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Road & preparation↗Road & preparation / 2019
Planning a Cycle Trip Abroad. What You Need To Know
Why Cycle Abroad? Many cyclists travel abroad to take on a new challenge, often the lure of famous climbs in…
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Road & preparation↗Road & preparation / 2015
Marrey Training Systems Bike Fit
Why get a bike fit? My own cycling story begins way back when I first started cycling to school. However,…
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Buying a bicycle.
The story so far, one milestone at a time.
Road & preparation↗Road & preparation / 2018
Buying a bicycle – The first 50,000km
This is not a story about a bike professional. It’s about the highs and lows of my cycling pastime, someone…
Read the story ↗Gravel↗Gravel / 2022
Buying a bicycle – The first 100,000km
This is a follow-up to my first post on buying a bike, the first 50,000km. It took over eight years…
Read the story ↗Buying a bicycle —
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Events & challenges
Big days, race reports and personal goals. What it takes to start, keep going and reach the finish.
Bikes & technology
Cycling apps, indoor training and the tools that help make sense of your cycling.
Training & preparation
Bike fit, equipment choices and practical preparation for your next cycle.
Road, gravel & beyond
Different bikes, new routes and the experiences that keep cycling interesting.