Holland and Belgium with a bike
In August I took my gravel bike in the car to Holland and Belgium for a couple of weeks. In Holland I met up with my family (who were also on holiday) in Otterlo, a small town on the edge … Continue reading →
In August I took my gravel bike in the car to Holland and Belgium for a couple of weeks. In Holland I met up with my family (who were also on holiday) in Otterlo, a small town on the edge … Continue reading →
Obeying cycling’s Rule 12 I bought a new bike last Autumn – a Specialized Diverge gravel bike. It came with a fetching pale blue frame, 38mm tyres and an 11-speed 40×12-42 1x drivechain. I liked the idea of being able … Continue reading →
25 July 2020 Earlier this year I decided to plan to put my bike in the back of the car and drive to Provence with the aim of riding up Mont Ventoux. I was going to go in May, but … Continue reading →
24 September 2018 After the bad winter and cold wet spring I finally abandoned my early season plan to ride the BikeOxford 80-mile sportive in May when I got a bad back about 10 days before. It was the second … Continue reading →
So that was it. The following morning we had a hot three hour drive to the airport where we said our goodbyes to Erlis and Vato, and to Robert and Jack who were booked on different flights. Vlorë looked a … Continue reading →
Himarë – (south of) Vlorë 31 May 2018 Distance: 56km; total ascent: 1823m Stayed at: Hotel Picasso I was a bit apprehensive about the day ahead. We were about to cross the Llogara Pass, and stack it how you will … Continue reading →
Sarandë – Himarë 29 May 2018 Distance: 49 km; total ascent: 1282m Stayed at: Hotel Prinos Today was billed as just a short ride along the coast of the Albanian Riviera overlooking the Ionian Sea. Easy, apart from the two … Continue reading →
Gjirokaster (Muzinë Pass) – Sarandë 29 May 2018 Distance: 66km; total ascent: 661m Stayed at: Hotel Porto Eda, Sarandë We drove in, and we drove out. This morning the minibus took us further down the main road, then turned uphill … Continue reading →
Petran – Gjirokaster 28 May 2018 Distance: 44km; total ascent: 392m Stayed at: Hotel Çajupi, Gjirokaster This was our easiest, shortest, laziest day: just 44 kilometres in the morning, mostly downhill or flat with only a few small blips. A … Continue reading →
Farma Sotira – Petran 27 May 2018 Distance: 52.7km; total ascent: 749m Stayed at: Guest House Hani i Colit It was another fine morning as we left Farma Sotira after breakfast (no trout involved). We had been promised a splendid … Continue reading →