We fight strong headwinds on the third day of our trip around the IJsselmeer lake in the Netherlands. Only the many wind turbines, fields filled with sheep and a delicious piece of apple cake distract us from the hard work of pedalling. Read More »
Our camping spot is shared with a field of sheep, so it’s the rustle of a big, warm ball of wool brushing against our tent that wakes us up for the second day of our tour around the IJsselmeer. On our way north, we meet some ponies and eat fresh herring with raw onions for […] Read More »
Andrew wants to sleep in a tent. I want a good excuse to eat 6 chocolate pastries for breakfast. Yes, it’s definitely time for another bike tour and once we get the idea in our heads, it takes only moments before we both agree to dedicate a long weekend entirely to cycling. We decide to […] Read More »
Last weekend, we braved the coldest winter for 30 years in Holland to go winter camping. Well…. it was cold! Last week temperatures were down almost to -10°C at night but a spring thaw was underway by the time we dragged our bikes out of the house on Friday morning. Things had warmed up and all […] Read More »
Anne Mustoe – the British headmistress who, at age 54 and out of shape, set off to ride her bike around the world – has died in Syria. I was inspired by Anne and told many people about her story so I couldn’t help but shed a tear when I heard the news. Read More »
