North Isle of Mull in Winter
North Mull We spent Hogmanay on the Isle of Mull. A winter retreat to a remote part of the country. Not too remote, we stayed in Tobermory, a relatively busy […]
Category Archives: Cycling
I miss my bike
It’s been a few months since my lovely hybrid got stolen from me by a deranged idiot* and I’ve still not replaced him. I could say it’s because I’m busy […]
City to Summit – Race Report
It was 7pm, I was descending the West Highland Way into Glen Nevis, the Ben in front obscured by thick cloud. In my head I was debating the pros and […]
City To Summit – Final thoughts
I’ve just been to register, rack my bike and hand over my Bike to Run transition bag. I feel like I’ve just handed over my life’s possessions for someone to […]
Adventures can’t be too small
When people say “adventure” it brings up connotations of super long journeys over unexplored lands, mountains and oceans but more and more people are challenging that thought. There’s a movement […]
Enjoying having a plan
Ive been withering for so long without a plan or an idea that actually I’d lost focus. Don’t get me wrong, I like running without a plan, feeling my way […]
Wow, what a year 2016 was
Wow, what a year 2016 was. With all the real life things that were going on, my running and adventures seemed to be overwhelmingly successful. Looking back is natural at […]
A long unexpected ride
I’m recovering from a cold that has me take actual sick days from work. Not those sick days where you log in and work anyway from the comfort of your […]
Raleigh Activator 3. 1999-2016. Eulogy.
Raleigh Activator 3. 1999-2016. Eulogy. Bought from Ferguson Cycles Blyth, this bike was the second Raleigh I owned. It was purchased as the vehicle for my first solo adventure, […]
Northumberland Coast Winter Cycle Adventure
This blog is long – enjoy reading, or for a video of the trip click here or there’s a gallery at the bottom! There was banging coming from the next […]
