AS someone who has been a keen outdoors-man/camper for close to 50 years ever since I joined the Boy Scouts as a very naive 10 year old, I have prided myself on my camping ability. Wild camping in difficult terrain – no problem, camping above the snowline – no problem, survival camping with minimal provisions … Continue reading The Joys of Camping and a Lesson in Tent Erection Humility
As can be imagined, setting out to set a new world e-bike record of well in excess of 16,000 kilometres is a far different proposition to taking your e-bike out for a leisurely Sunday afternoon ride. With your bike’s battery fully charged when you leave home your weekly ride of 30, 50 or even 70kms … Continue reading e-Bike Battery Charging – Mains Electricity vs Solar vs Solar Generator vs Petrol Generator
As the time approaches for the e-Bike Cycle Tourists to head off from London in late April 2015 in an attempt to set a new world e-bike long distance record, we are facing a challenge of a very different kind … to get fit! Don’t think for one moment that just because we are riding … Continue reading Getting Fit for an e-Bike World Record Breaking Ride
I AM not sure if anyone has ever conducted a sizable poll on the subject of international visas, but it would be fascinating to know where they rank in terms of annoyance for regular world travellers. No, I’m not talking about Visa credit cards (although if lost or maxed out they can be the cause … Continue reading The Search for a Cure for a Chronic Schengen Visa Headache
How I would love $10 for every time we been asked this question: “so you’re aiming to set a new world long distance e-bike record, where will you be cycling to?” The lightning fast reply: “That’s an easy question to answer, we plan to start in London in 2015 and finish back in London in … Continue reading Following the Red Pencil from London to Scotland via France
Isn’t it amazing how a plan hatched in an instant can change the course of your entire life? One day you are happily going along in one direction and suddenly thanks to a moment of inspiration, you find that your priorities, goals and aspirations – everything – has changed. In very basic terms that is … Continue reading The Inspiration to Set a New Long Distance E-Bike Record
IT’S a scenario all of us are familiar with as we get older … no matter how hard you train and no matter how hard you try, you are no longer able to replicate the physical achievements of your youth. Sure, the head may be older and wiser, but the body just isn’t up to … Continue reading Cycling’s Elixir of Youth and the Plan to Set a New E-Bike Long Distance Record
