Volume 07 Issue 03
No. 40, December 2023

An Old Road for an Old Man
There's a small lane north of Shirenewton that's one of my favourites. It's not so easy to reach, but the route getting there is also exceptionally nice and when combined; the two form a fabulous loop across the Gwent Levels and through Wentwood Forest... ► Read more

FEATURES
UPDATED!
March 13, 2020
Join me for my first "official" ride of 2020 as I cycle this stunning circular route up the Ebbw Fach Valley, through Clydach Gorge, and returning along the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal... ► Read more

2024 Ride-O-Meter
UPDATED!
June 15, 2018
Shining like a silver coin at the northern base of the Black Mountains, this unique lake... ► Read more
UPDATED!
May 31, 2016
Few routes are worthy of this dramatic title, but ask most cyclists and they'll likely agree that this is one of those rides... ► Read more
UPDATED!
December 05, 2013
Without warning, the most amazing cycling adventure unfolded and this day became one of those surprisingly epic rides... ► Read more
END OF YEAR SPECIALS
YEAR in REVIEW
An extensive recap of my
cycling achievements, my ride reports, the blog/website development, and even the weather!... ► Read more
An overview of my achievements over the course of the year, including distances, days in the saddle, elevation gain, and even overall time... ► Read more
THE COMING YEAR
A bold set of plans for my cycling adventures including new places to visit, new routes to ride, new photography, plus camping!... ► Read more
DEPARTMENTS
Routes to Ride
I've outlined and listed all 27 routes of the NCN in South East Wales, including; interactive maps,.pdf's, & ,gpx files for download... ► View: South East Wales
📔 Editor's Letter - December 2023
Take a few moments to read a brief overview of what's new in this issue, as well as my thoughts about cycling and exploring Wales. This is also my place to say thank you — to you, for taking time to visit my little blog... ► Read more
Gallery
Take a look at some of my favourites from an epic year of cycling when I rode 164 days and cycled nearly 10,000 miles...
► View: Best of 2016 Gallery
Sexy Bike Alert!
A new discovery of a fairly new UK brand. It's just a frame, but the recommended setup is "old school" and pretty interesting... ► View: Stooge Rambler!

ON THE WEB
YouTube - It's not often you find videos of girls riding their bicycles across the United States... let alone doing it unsupported and by themselves. It's a fairly short video of an extremely long ride, but it's well-made and Kate's personality is infectious. Take a look for yourself. ► Watch video
YouTube - I stumbled across this couple as they were filming their trip across Austria. I went back through their archive and found their first video when they were just beginning their world bicycle tour. They've a wonderful, relaxed attitude. I can't wait to see the rest of their adventures. ► Watch video
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