The wheels won’t be turning this year on the French alps and I am sad, it will be the first time since the beginning of the French Haute Route that we will not be traversing those familiar high peaks and welcoming the early morning sunshine. Instead we will be taking part in a new adventure:Continue reading “The French Haute Route – 2013”
Tag Archives: writing
Cycling colourful San Francisco
Discovering a bike hire shop right next to your accommodation is a dream come true. Staying in the hustle and bustle of San Francisco’s china town must have distracted our attention from the collection of bicycles hanging in the dusty windows? Our exciting cycle across the Golden Gate bridge the day before meant the BoyfriendContinue reading “Cycling colourful San Francisco”
A Golden Cycle in San Francisco
Along the skyline a patchwork of skyscrapers sits perched upon the rolling hills of San francisco. Down at the port our bicycle wheels roll peacefully along the waterfront.. Pedalling away from the luxurious ferry terminal with its tempting food stands, we head towards the hustle and bustle of Fisherman’s wharf. Our cycle route is partContinue reading “A Golden Cycle in San Francisco”
Good times on a BMX bike – Auckland
As an adult capturing any chance to be a kid again is always on my to do list – the nostalgia of it all makes me bubble with excitement. Last weekend a window of opportunity opened for me to once again breathe childhood exhilaration, freedom and fun. The boyfriend and I went on a BMX rideContinue reading “Good times on a BMX bike – Auckland”
Biking Beautiful Brisbane – Australia
I like surprises and Brisbane city is certainly a box of treats. We arrive at the Youth Hostel in the late evening. The constant deluge of rain has followed us up from Surfers Paradise and I wonder what this city can offer us in the next few days? Lucky for us the rain is goneContinue reading “Biking Beautiful Brisbane – Australia”
Cycling before the Storm in Surfers Paradise
A roaring storm is rolling in to hit the sandy white beaches of Surfers Paradise in Queensland, but as the sun is still shining the Boyfriend and I are going to beat it before it hits. Having just arrived in Australia we discover two rickety bicycles in the garage below our rented apartment at BiggeraContinue reading “Cycling before the Storm in Surfers Paradise”
Love thy bike 