Dec-17-2013

Sri Lanka

A WALK AROUND COLOMBO, SRI LANKA It was my second time in Sri Lanka; I was awaiting the arrival of my group from Australia and had left a bag in…

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Nov-20-2013

Bikepacking Ortlieb Saddle Bag Review

Bikepacking – as someone used to carrying camping and cooking equipment on extended tours, the prospect of packing less and staying in buildings (not a tent!) was highly appealing. I…

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Jun-18-2013

Ultimate Three Peaks June 2013

Twenty-seven intrepid adventurers from Jersey arrived at Glasgow airport, ready to undertake what was to be an epic six-day charity challenge to raise money for the Grace Crocker Family Support…

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Cycling in Portugal Part 3

In the morning we bid farewells to our excellent hosts at the Herdade da Poupa hotel and were driven to the hilltop town of Monsanto. We explored the remains of…

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Jun-04-2013

Cycling in Portugal Part 2

After an educational visit to Faia Brava Nature Reserve and a fine al fresco feast, I bought some locally made olive oil and we began our journey to our next…

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May-17-2013

Cycling in Portugal Part 1

I had been invited by the Portuguese Tourism board to visit Portugal on an all-expenses paid familiarisation trip where I would meet some local agents and see some of the…

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May-01-2013

Mendips Cycling

I was attending a conference in Bristol so decided to do some cycling whilst down there. I was in training for our upcoming Pyrenees trip where we plan to cycle…

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Apr-25-2013

Skinners School Silver Training and Assessment

The three qualifying groups met at Broadstone Warren campsite on Tuesday afternoon and began setting up their tents. There was Team 1 – “Extreme Team”, Team 2 – “Q2”, and…

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