Category: Cycling

Yorkshire Day Special: Cycling The Way Of The Roses

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To celebrate Yorkshire Day 2023, another opportunity to listen to a Yorkshire-themed podcast (albeit one that starts in Lancashire).

“Andrew P. Sykes takes The Cycling Europe Podcast out on the cycle path and travels from Morecambe on Lancashire’s west coast to the county’s historical capital at Lancaster, across the Pennines and through Yorkshire via Settle and Ripon, completing his trip in that county’s historical capital at York. The Way of the Roses is a route of contrasting landscapes and, at times, challenging terrain; join Andrew (and his bicycle Wanda) as they spend three days following one of northern England’s most popular cycle routes. The music is composed and played by Rob Ainsley. More of Robโ€™s music can be found on his website e2e.bike.”

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Happy Yorkshire (Cycling) Day

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The weather may be more reminiscent of winter but it is August 1st and that means it’s Yorkshire Day. What better an opportunity (especially bearing in mind that it’s chucking it down outside) to sit back and watch three Yorkshire-themed cycling videos from recent years. If you happy to live in Lancashire, you’ll also benefit from a few minutes of your county at the start of the Way of the Roses film. Happy Yorkshire Day!

The Cycling Europe Podcast: Episode 074 – Cathryn Ramsden / Dale Majors / Gavin McCulloch / Rich Jeffries

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Cathryn Ramsden cycled with her husband and son from Calais to Annecy. Dale Majors has cycled with his wife and six young children on several long trips across Europe and in the US. Gavin McCulloch cycled to Moscow from Scotland in 1990. Rich Jeffries was reluctant to cycle across Belgium but loved it! In this episode of The Cycling Europe Podcast they share their experiences in bite-sized interviews and monologues. How do you persuade a 12-year-old boy to cycle hundreds of kilometres? How do you manage the logistics of travelling as a family group of eight? How do you feed yourself in Russia when the supermarkets are full of beetroot? And how do you overcome the urge to give Belgium a wide berth?ย 

Episode 074: Cathryn Ramsden / Dale Majors / Gavin McCulloch / Rich Jeffriesย 

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Cathryn Ramsden cycled with her husband and son from Calais to Annecy. Dale Majors has cycled with his wife and six young children on several long trips across Europe and in the US. Gavin McCulloch cycled to Moscow from Scotland in 1990. Rich Jeffries was reluctant to cycle across Belgium but loved it! In this episode of The Cycling Europe Podcast they share their experiences in bite-sized interviews and monologues. How do you persuade a 12-year-old boy to cycle hundreds of kilometres? How do you manage the logistics of travelling as a family group of eight? How do you feed yourself in Russia when the supermarkets are full of beetroot? And how do you overcome the urge to give Belgium a wide berth?ย 

A Look At The Top Cycle Routes In North Yorkshire

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If youโ€™re thinking of booking a cycling holiday, thereโ€™s no better place than North Yorkshire.ย  Given itโ€™s the UKโ€™s largest county by area, itโ€™s no surprise that there are some incredible cycle routes just waiting to be explored. Travelling with a bike is also very easy. If you have enough space in the boot of your car, you wonโ€™t have to find a suitable transportation rack. If you do need one, just make sure to follow the general driving laws. Alternatively, you can travel by train. Most operators allow bikes in designated areas, so ensure you reserve a space in advance. Whether youโ€™re looking for a trip down quiet country roads, a tour through historical cities, or a visit to seaside resorts, weโ€™ve got you covered. In no particular order, here are our favourite cycle routes in North Yorkshire.

Discovering The Key To Consistency In Your Cycling Journey

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No matter how passionate you are about cycling, the motivation to get on your bike and ride is simply not always there. This feeling often hits during the winter months but it can also strike year-round, especially if youโ€™re struggling to incorporate cycling into your daily life. We all know how hard it can be to get back on track, and that is why we prepared a list of tips that will help you stay consistent with your cycling journey.

Camping Along The Avenue Verte In France

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One part of last year’s Grand Tour around Europe that I was particularly impressed by was the French section of the Avenue Verte that links London with Paris. I didn’t, of course, start in London; I joined the route in Dieppe and then headed south towards the French capital. It had everything that you might want when it comes to cycle touring; off-road cycling along disused railway lines, interesting places to visit, beautiful countryside and even for me in the summer of 2022, amazing weather.

The Cycling Europe Podcast: Episode 073 – Leigh Timmis – The Race Of Truth

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Disillusioned by life in the post-graduation rat race of the film industry, Leigh Timmis set off on his bike and spent seven years cycling around the world. When he finally returned home to the UK, he didnโ€™t reach for his pipe and slippers. Far from itโ€ฆโ€œIn 2018, Leigh Timmis became the fastest person to cycle across Europe โ€“ in just 16 days, 10 hours and 45 minutes โ€“ breaking the previous world record by an astonishing 8 days and 17 hours. But when he set out to break the record, Leigh wasnโ€™t just trying to conquer the roadโ€ฆ Although test results showed that he already had the physical ability of an elite athlete, something was holding him back: his troubled mindโ€ฆ Cycling for 14 hours a day, from the west coast of Portugal to the edge of Siberia, he embarked on far more than just a physical journey. The Race of Truthย is the remarkable true story of personal transformation against the clock, and the astonishing feats we can accomplish when we face up to our deepest fears.โ€