Over the years, I’ve done a few cycle trips and whilst all have varied in length and general difficulty, one thing always remains the same: the sheer thrill of travelling through a strange place, out of one’s comfort zone and with no idea what tomorrow will bring.

Whilst my trips in New Zealand, around Europe and across to Vietnam lasted 3, 5 and 11 months respectively, my last few trips since 2020 were relatively short affairs of 1 month or less. 

Having said that, these shorter trips give me the opportunity to escape from the normal pressures of everyday life and so cycle touring is   still, even after 15 years, very much close to me heart.One might say it helps to keep me grounded and sane.