This book, the third in Dave Hutchinson’s ‘Fractured Europe’ series (of four, I gather) keeps up the standard set by the first two, ‘Autumn‘ and ‘Midnight‘. The action shifts from place to place, gradually digging through layers of confusion and … Continue reading →
It’s 2015 and Mark Beaumont’s back on his bike. Round the World – done it. North and South America – done it. Then a break from the bike to attempt the transatlantic rowing record – not done it because the … Continue reading →
In this story none of the characters comes out well, and there isn’t a happy ending.
Continue reading →11 September 2016 Well, I made it. My first sportive ride, unless you count London to Brighton many years ago before these things were as well-organised as they are now. 80 miles (128km) is further than I’ve ridden in a … Continue reading →
Less than a month to go until the BikeOxford 80. Yesterday I rode 70 miles and apart from ‘bonking’ at around 62 miles and having to take a 10 minute break while I scoffed a Double Decker and recovered I feel … Continue reading →
Having managed a couple of 40 mile rides in July without any problems, I rode 57 miles yesterday. Here’s the route (it doesn’t show the extra distance from home to the start/finish). The ride went well. A strong westerly wind … Continue reading →
Cares Gorge / Garganta de Cares 17 June 2016 Route: Above Poncebos village 240m – Cares Gorge – Caín village 460m and return Distance: 24km Ascent/descent: 430/430 m Total time: 6h20′ The Cares Gorge is one of the most popular walks in … Continue reading →
Wednesday 15 June was a rest day. I did a short walk in the morning, had lunch in Arenas, read and slept in the afternoon and joined up with the Petts Wood Boys and a few others for dinner in … Continue reading →
Cabeza de la Mesa (Peña de Main) 14 June 2016 Route: Tielve village road 620m – Cabeza La Mesa 1612m – Collado Pandebano 1217m – Bulnes village 650m – road above Poncebos village 230m Distance: 17km Ascent/descent: 1095/1435 m Total … Continue reading →
Peña Pandescura (1004m) 13 June 2016 Route: Lago Ercina 1100m – Majada Las Bobias 1240m – Majada Belbín 1071m – Collado Regueru 760m – Peña Pandescura 1004m – Canales village 450m Distance: 18km Ascent/descent: 465/1155m Total time: 7h10′ Before starting … Continue reading →