Saddle Life first started for me when I was invited to join Deac and Gal on their annual summer tour. Only slightly interested in cycling at the time, I’ve no idea what compelled me to say yes, but I instantly Read more…
Last weekend, over 3 days and cycling 100 miles, I didn’t take a single photo. I lugged around with me my DSLR camera through 3 towns and a lot of countryside in between but with the exception of a single Read more…
After getting a puncture just before New Years I didn’t get out on my bike until January was almost over. This was a poor effort. But in the space of just a few days I managed to turn it around. Read more…
It seems only logical after reflecting on last year that I look ahead to 2018. I’m not one for “new years resolutions” but I think everybody has certain goals that they would like to achieve or make some headway towards, Read more…
Inception Usually I route plan picking two points; A and B, and use a variety of online tools to plan a sensible route between them. This gives little to no regard as to what might actually be found when embarking Read more…
2017 2017 has been a very interesting year to say the least for me and there was no better way to send out the year than a last minute impromptu camp with friends on New Year’s Eve Eve. Some friends Read more…
After visiting my cousin during Saddle Life Kenya this year we are planning to do a little travelling next year to India. This has been a long time coming but each year has been postponed by one of us for Read more…
Last night I found a fantastic new local camp spot. It’s a great little woodland, less than 3 miles from home, seemingly undisturbed but not too overgrown, the nearby road has very light traffic in the morning and almost non-existent Read more…
After getting back on my bike almost a week ago, last night I got back out there with my hammock. I keep saying I want to persist local camping as the seasons change and weather declines. With the clocks changing the Read more…
