Volume 08 | Issue 01
No. 41, April 2024
Two routes
make it right!
make it right!
As I set out to document a much larger route, I realised that two short sections of the project could be combined into a single route of its own right. Take a look at a lovely little ride across the Valleys that deserves some special recognition... ► Read more
FEATURES
NEW!
May 19, 2023
More than a lovely beach, this landmark by the sea is full of funky shops and restaurants, a pleasure park, and a wonderful assortment of interesting people and places to photograph... ► Read more
2024 Ride-O-Meter
NEW!
Oct - Nov, 2023
Cycling up the Sirhowy Valley holds a special place in our hearts and because it's so close — we call it home... ► Read moreUPDATED!
March 23, 2017
Down through Gelligroes to Wattsville, then back up Sirhowy Country Park; local haunts of a wandering cyclist... ► Read more
UPDATED!
August 01, 2013
Cycling the valleys where we live and discovering our Fair Country... ► Read more
DEPARTMENTS
Routes to Ride
THE ROMAN WAY - This is the most most popular route to cycle between Caerleon and Usk. It also happens to be the safest and most scenic... ► View: Bullmore Road
📔 Editor's Letter - April 2024
Here's a brief overview of what's new for this issue and a look back since the last issue. This is also my place to talk about what's been going on behind the scenes, as well as what I'm planning for the future... ► Read more
GALLERY
The weather was exceptionally warm and dry during 2018, so I rode a lot. However, I was left with an large number of photos to select for this gallery... ► View: Best of 2018
Sexy Bike Alert!
The Frame - I don't need to replace my Dawes Galaxy, but seeing how bikes have changed over the past 12 years, I began to wonder; could I replace her?... ► Read: Article
ON THE WEB
YouTube - Just as I was working on a feature about my favourite bicycle frames, Rivendell Bicycle Works came out with this lovely video which perfectly portrays their cycling philosophy and captures the spirit of cycling from a non-competitive, easy-going, and fun perspective. ► Watch video
YouTube - The title alone excited me, but watching and listening to this video by Igor Shteynbuk of VeloORANGE filled me with hope that classic touring bikes with steel frames, curved front forks, and wonderful triple-cranksets might just stay around a little while longer. ► Watch video
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