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By bike along the Western Front of World War 1

By bike along the Western Front of World War 1

by Nigel | Jun 15, 2021 | Art, Cycling, Feature Articles, History, Maps, Modern (20th Century), Photography, Sport, Tourism, Travel

The story of my 1500 kilometre bike ride along the Western Front of World War 1, an amazing 3-week journey through landscape and history

Joining the Crazy Club at 60 – three ascents of Mt Ventoux in one day for an African charity

Joining the Crazy Club at 60 – three ascents of Mt Ventoux in one day for an African charity

by Nigel | Aug 11, 2020 | Cycling, Feature Articles, Sport, Travel

Cycling up the legendary Mt Ventoux three times in one day in your sixties may seem ambitious, unwise even. But with adequate preparation it can be enjoyable and very rewarding.

This article was published on-line by Cycling Plus in April 2020

E-bikes in the mountains: new opportunities or an all-too-easy option?

E-bikes in the mountains: new opportunities or an all-too-easy option?

by Nigel | Feb 15, 2019 | Cycling, Feature Articles, Health, Sport, Sustainable development, Tourism, Travel

Thomas Moille, the 32-year old co-owner of bike rental business Mountain Spirit in the Alpine village of Samoens, talks enthusiastically of what electric mountain bikes can offer the keen cyclist. “In summer, you can complete a big tour when time is limited, and power...
Historic Grand Prix Gold Cup – Oulton Park

Historic Grand Prix Gold Cup – Oulton Park

by Nigel | Feb 15, 2019 | Feature Articles, Sport, Travel

August 2016 Thrilling nose-to-tail racing by Peter Horsman and Rod Jolley saw these two drivers taking first and second places in the Historic Grand Prix Cars Gold Cup, on a gloriously sunny day at Cheshire’s Oulton Park Circuit this Bank Holiday Monday. At an event...

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