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So, after a few lazy days, I had to catch up big time on this year’s Festive 500, so, in a moment of utter stupidity, I decided to try and cycle 200km around Regent’s Park. My aim for this ride, alongside completing the festive 500, was to try and see how long I could go…

The Alpkit Definition is by no means new. It was released a few years ago and has been widely reviewed by people far more knowledgeable than me. I still feel like another long term review can help potential buyers decide whether to invest in this jacket, so I decided to write one. Fit The fit…

This post talks a bit about my endurance bike setup. This is what I’d take on rides that are above 100 miles in length without any support. The Bike I ride a Giant Defy 1. It’s an aluminium framed road bike with Shimano 105. I chose an aluminium frame overa carbon frame to ensure it’s…

Over the last 6 months, I’ve really focussed on pushing my cycling endurance. I’ve learned a lot in that time and made plenty of mistakes, in this post, I try and give some advice on how to start cycling further. Goal Setting Goals are essential to your motivation. It’s a lot easier to pull yourself…

Monte Vioz is one of the tallest summits in the whole Alps that can be reached easily and, in the summer, without any technical equipment. This undoubtbly makes it somewhat of a tourist attraction, attracting experienced hikers from all around the world. In this blog, I’m going to describe a circular version of the walk,…