Life In The Saddle

Back in December, I led my '9 Roads to Nowhere' ride for a group of friends. It was filmed as part of British Cycling's Let's Ride #RideSocial campaign - showcasing the best kind of 'Social Ride' I could offer. The video was shortlisted as one of the best examples of a group ride - Hopefully it inspires you to get out and ride. If I win the contest, I'm proposing to run the route again in 2017, you can come and join! PLEASE VOTE BY CLICKING HERE

The greatest adventure is what lies ahead. Today and tomorrow are yet to be said. The chances, the changes are all yours to make. The mould of your life is in your hands to break. (J.R.R. Tolkien) The Festive 500 starts again. They say that life begins at the end of your comfort zone; that seems apt with this yearly challenge in mind. This year, I'm attempting to complete just the 500 kilometres (rather than 500 miles that I undertook last year ). However, my target is to do it all on a cyclocross bike, with as much off-road riding as possible. This is the #Festive500CX . Festive 500 CX Ride 7 - Short but sweet, end of year finale 65 kilometres. 1,069 metres elevation. 2 hours 40 minutes. Fog over Military Road Lifted toward the end of the ride Sunshine to end the year Festive 500 CX Ride 6 - Festive commutes 78 kilometres. 683 metres elevation. 3 hours 10 minutes. A rest day in work. Book-ended with two great winter rides. Festive 500 ...