Just do it – you’ll surprise yourself

2 Apr, 2019 | Advice

Just do it – you’ll surprise yourself If you have ever thought about trying something, just go for it. Even if you are older or less fit than you used to be you may well surprise yourself at what you are capable of. And it is such fun and so rewarding...

You can go further than you think

22 Mar, 2019 | Advice

You can go further than you think In December 2016, my life caved in. Facing new physical and mental health challenges, I felt like I’d lost everything. Except, I still had my bike. I started cycling every day – come rain or shine – even if it was...

Sold the house, quit the job at 40

22 Mar, 2019 | Personal Stories

Sold the house, quit the job at 40 After sitting at a desk for 25 years and contributing to a “normal” way of life, my partner and I gave it all up to pursue personal wellness by doing what we want to do. We have been at it for 3 years now and while the...

There’s always a way

22 Mar, 2019 | Inspiration

There’s always a way 4 years ago my left knee was operated on – MPFL reconstruction. I couldn’t weight bear for a month and had a hinges splint for 3 months. I couldn’t cycle for a year. There are still things I can’t do, but plenty I’ve adapted: I can’t...

Getting into cycling at 42

22 Mar, 2019 | Personal Stories

Getting into cycling at 42 As a child I had a bike and would often be asked to take messages to my father – so I would have to cycle to the other side of the farm, or had to deliver eggs using the basket on the front of my bike. Later in life when working shifts...