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Writer, cyclist โ and now composer โ Rob Ainsley is the master of the cycling โend-to-endโ: Britain, France, Spain, Poland, Cubaโฆ and now Slovakia, west to east. He chats to The Cycling Europe Podcast about his recent journey across the country, its people, its placesโฆ and its beer. He also takes time to reflect upon the attractions of the end-to-end cycle and reveals the name of the country that he believes is home to the definitive end-to-end. We also hear two of Robโs compositions for guitar, inspired by his travels on a bicycle, and zebrasโฆ ย
Writer, cyclist – and now composer – Rob Ainsley is the master of the cycling โend-to-endโ: Britain, France, Spain, Poland, Cubaโฆ and now Slovakia, west to east. He chats to The Cycling Europe Podcast about his recent journey across the country, its people, its placesโฆ and its beer. He also takes time to reflect upon the attractions of the end-to-end cycle and reveals the name of the country that he believes is home to the definitive end-to-end. We also hear two of Robโs compositions for guitar, inspired by his travels on a bicycle, and zebrasโฆ ย All of Robโs music can be found on his website e2e.bike.ย ย ย
I think this film may have featured on CyclingEurope.org is the dim, distant past – there are nearly 4,000 posts on the site! – but it’s worth sharing again. A period piece if ever there was one made in 1955, complete with plummy narrator dishing out the British Rail propaganda. Alas the British obsession with hanging bikes in trains is nothing new. At least back in the 50’s they seem to have been allocated plenty of space, in stark contrast to the horror of the modern Azuma trains…
Before heading off to the continent in early July, I’d like to take the bike out for a shortish camping trip over three or four days. So, following on from the discussion I was having with myself a few weeks ago regarding completing one of the coast-to-coast cycling routes here in northern England, I’ve decided to take the train over to Morecambe in Lancashire and cycle east along the Way of the Roses from Lancaster to York. I may continue as far as Flamborough (the end of the route) but we’ll see how that goes at the time. As far as York will be planned, anything after York unplanned.
Off-road cycling, also known to others as โbikepackingโ, is a thrilling activity for those who enjoy basking in natureโs beauty. Experienced adventurers know this well, but novices may feel nervous about hopping on a bike and going on an adventure somewhere new. If youโre going off-road cycling for the first time, itโs vital to plan beforehand to ensure a safe and fun ride. Even if youโve done it several times, itโs always good to have a refresher. So, before you go off on a journey on rough terrain, read this list of bikepacking essential tips:
