Ride Reports

Does gravel season ever end? Join me for a soggy 40-mile New Forest adventure. From dodging floods at the River Stour to coffee at Bolderwood New Forest, here’s how to embrace the winter mud.

Discover the joys of bikepacking on the Salisbury Plains! This article details a two-day cycling route from Salisbury, past Stonehenge, along the Kennet and Avon Canal, and through picturesque Wiltshire. Perfect for beginners, this trip offers manageable terrain, charming pub stops, and stunning scenery

The moment had finally arrived! I’d been eyeing the East Devon Trail since the start of the year, and now, in late May, my friend Simon and I geared up for another adventure. A night under canvas awaited!

Ever since my first bikepacking adventure in Dartmoor in 2021, I've been eager to return. The opportunity finally arose, and this time, accompanied by my dear friend Simon, we embarked on a two-day adventure on two wheels. Join me as I recount our bikepacking journey through this stunning national park.

Back for another round of gravel glory at the 2024 Dorset Gravel Dash! This was my second time taking on this fantastic event, and it definitely lived up to the hype.

60km of Purbeck's beauty - climbs, scenic views and a sausage roll.

The winds whisper secrets of forgotten trails through Dorset's rugged embrace. In 2024, this Jurassic playground unleashes another season of epic gravel events, promising heart-pounding climbs, thrilling coastal dashes, and hidden gems nestled within rolling emerald hills.

The Dorset Dirt Dash 50/50 was my first organised cycling event, and it was a blast! It's a self-supported bikepacking event over two days, taking riders on a 94-mile route around the lovely terrain of Dorset, UK.

If you're new to bikepacking, you've probably seen a guide recommending that you try to find a spot for your first night under the stars somewhere close to home. This is a great suggestion, especially if you're short on time.

If you're looking for a long stretch of gravel road mixed with some proper English countryside, and you don't mind your ride being interrupted by the herds of wild horses (!), then the New Forest in Hampshire will become your favourite destination.