Category Archives: England

All things Dutch – can be found with a bicycle!

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

After a non stop tasting of Gouda cheese our bellies look like well-rounded wheels, we could easily roll out of Gouda, instead we are pedalling.   Today, where ever we end up, we will have to catch a fast train … Continue reading →

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Going Dutch – A Netherlands Cycle

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

Cycling up an enormous ramp onto the back of an enormous ferry in the dark of the night alongside rumbling trucks and overloaded cars is one of the most exciting ways to leave a country that I have ever experienced. … Continue reading →

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Hadrian’s Wall Cycle – All roads lead to South Shields

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

It was the last morning of our Hadrian’s wall cycle as I opened my weary eyes to be greeted by our trusted friend – the rain! It obviously loved our company as it waggled down from the sky panting like … Continue reading →

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Hadrian’s Wall cycle – Roman ruins to Corbridge

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

The delicious smell of bacon and eggs wafted along the corridor of the bed and breakfast as we pulled on our slightly damp cycling gear.  It was day three of our cycle following the length of Hadrian’s wall and today mileage … Continue reading →

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Hadrian’s Wall cycle – Silloth onwards to Gilsland

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

Nothing quite beats a hearty cooked breakfast before setting out on a day of cycling and we were treated to a feast as our generous host served us delicious baked beans, rashes of bacon, spoonfuls of scrambled eggs, piping hot … Continue reading →

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The Hadrian’s Wall cycle – Whitehaven to Silloth

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

You always feel ready to cycle again after a pit stop and a bite to eat.  The town of Whitehaven sent us on our merry way with the foamy waves lapping on the shore and the seagulls gliding over head … Continue reading →

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