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Cycling across Europe in Winter - A list of what to take to make it a great trip

Cycling across Europe in Winter – A list of what to take to make it a great trip

January 13, 2015
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Bikepacking, General

After recently cycling singlespeed across some parts of Europe in December, not the warmest time of year, I thought it would be beneficial to publish my packing list from the trip. I will be publishing reviews for some of my favourite items of kit soon, but if you are planning something similar, this list will be a good starting point.

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1000 words about: Strathpuffer

1000 words about: Strathpuffer

January 22, 2014
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Events, Scotland, Singlespeed

Sunday morning, 4am in the middle of the Scottish Highlands. I cycle past a small village of caravans, vans, tents, all with mountain bikes piled…

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Cycling - a healthy drug

Cycling – a healthy drug

October 21, 2012
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Cycle Trips, General, Scotland

Having made my point about the latest findings about professional cycling quite clear on Twitter, still wondering if it was a waste of my time…

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There is magic right behind your front door - A day out around Edinburgh's Firth of Forth

There is magic right behind your front door – A day out around Edinburgh’s Firth of Forth

January 15, 2012
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Cycle Trips, Scotland

It was a rather spontaneous decision to head out to explore some bits of the paths around the Firth of Forth a bit more. after…

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8 days, 1560km, one Christmas.

8 days, 1560km, one Christmas.

December 25, 2011
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Cycle Trips, General

The first big news for day eight is – I made it! I am home in Schwobfeld in one piece and arrived just in time…

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My films

  • Riding the Taurus Mountain Race & Türkiye on a Willow Bike Hardtail
  • Welcome to some of the best gravel in the world? Check out yourself!
  • The Kingdom of Cycling - Fife #gravel
  • The Gralloch Ultra 2026 | 323km Gravel Race in Scotland
  • Teaser Gralloch Ultra - Film launching at 7pm 14 July  #cycling #gravel #ultra
  • Stories from trails in my new Gravel Rides Edinburgh book #gravel
  • Are you already planning your Tour de France stay in Edinburgh? I have an idea for you! #gravel
  • What does Fife #gravel look like? Watch this to find out.
  • Another happy #edinburghdawnpatrol - cycle communities are special

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