Walking in the mountains is good for us, but walking in the mountains with a donkey… well that’s just therapy for your soul! We have just come back from a couple of days hiking in the stunning Parc National de la Vanoise in the French Alps, with the gorgeous four-legged, long-eared, ball of fluff
The Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the most famous hiking routes in the world. A circular route filled with spectacular glaciers, breathtaking alpine meadows, grand mountain passes and charming valleys. To do this route by bike I altered the route a little. I kept a lot of the original hiking route, including all
Food is everything on expeditions! Whatever type of endurance sport you are doing, it’s likely you will be burning on average 4000-6000 calories a day. It’s therefore imperative that you replace these calories. You need plenty of healthy carbs, proteins and fats, to help your body recover, and to sustain your energy levels for the
Why choose Nice & the Côte d’Azur for a road cycling holiday? The Côte d’Azur, also known as the French Riviera, is where the mountains meet the Mediterranean. This makes for turquoise waters, sunshine and stunning scenery. There is so much variety to be had on the bike, including some ‘tough’ riding. You can enjoy
Cycling from Land’s End to John o’ Groats (LEJOG), the entire length of the UK, is an iconic challenge that is high up on many cyclist’s bucket list. The shortest most direct route is 814 miles (1300km) and can be achieved a number of ways: Supported, with a car or van carrying your kit and
I don’t know if you are anything like me, but I absolutely LOVE listening to podcasts. The format is uniquely situated to fit into our busy lives, allowing us to multi-task. When i’m cycling, running or hiking, I can pop on a podcast and be inspired, motivated, entertained and educated, or even just pass the
So you’re excited about going hiking, maybe you have even pencilled a date in the diary and chosen a route! But you’re still a little unsure what you need to take with you and what you need to wear. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. If you’ve just started out hiking, then this list of hiking
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the large number of lightweight camp stoves there are to choose from? Do you find yourself asking “why are there so many types? Surely there must be one stove that I can use for everything? Sadly, there is not a ‘one stove fits all’ option. In recent years the advances
Below are the updates that I posted on social media during my solo unsupported hike across Iceland Traverse. Links you might also like… To view the main expedition page, route and gallery of images please click here. To view my kit list and kit review from this trip please click here. 24th June