Breaking the Grey: Riding Through Calderdale’s Cold Snap

The relentless grey cloud that has stubbornly clung to the UK for the past two weeks has finally lifted. After a couple of weeks of a cold easterly wind cutting through everything, the sky has opened up, revealing a much-needed glimpse of blue. It’s a...

Early February

Riding a singlespeed mtb around Calderdale in early February is a test of grit. The air is cold, the roads and bridleways are wet, the climbs feel steeper than ever. Mist clings to the moors, and puddles stretch across the lanes. But there’s something pure...

January 2025

January Cycling Adventures: Fat Bikes, SingleSpeed & Cake January was a month of wild rides—through Calderdale’s brutal climbs, along the windswept east coast, and everywhere in between. Switching between the fat bike and single speed, I tackled mud, ice, and headwinds, sometimes solo, sometimes with friends—always...

Nothing but the ice…

A Winter Wonderland in Yorkshire: Riding Through the Freeze Yorkshire has been transformed into a breathtaking winter wonderland, thanks to ten consecutive days of sub-zero temperatures. The landscape is cloaked in a pristine blanket of white, a sight that never fails to captivate. However, as beautiful...

Keep on riding in 2025

Exploring New Horizons: Cycling Adventures in 2025 As we pedal into 2025, the cycling world in the UK is bursting with fresh adventures and challenges to embrace. From fat biking along snow-dusted trails in the Cairngorms to bike-packing across the rugged beauty of the Yorkshire Dales,...

Cycling everyday in 2024 (366 days)…

Cycling Through 2024: A Year of Adventure on Two Wheels and a mileage of 5,700 miles 400k feet of climbing.. As the new year unfolded, I committed to cycling every day in 2024, embracing the thrill of mountain biking across various terrains. From singlespeed rides that...

Sun Always Shines On The East Coast

New Ellerby to Flamborough Head and Back Todays ride was a memorable experience thanks to chief navigator and friend Saul Muldoon As we rode along the cliff tops, I couldn’t help but reflect on the incredible experience we were having. The combination of stunning coastal views, the...

A Fatbike Adventure in Northumberland

Moorlands, Mud, and Memories The anticipation was palpable as we loaded up the van in Calderdale for an early morning departure. Our destination? The picturesque village of Blanchland in Northumberland, the starting point for a fatbike adventure to remember. Three of us set out, joined by...

A perfect singlespeed ride: Bury to Manchester

You can't beat a crisp, sunlit December day for a singlespeed ride from Bury into Manchester. There's something about the combination of dry cold air, good company, and scenic trails that makes it unforgettable. On this particular ride, it was me, Saul, and Ben setting off...

1st December and it feels like Spring

16c on the 1st December is not what you expect but I weren't complaining as it gave me an opportunity to where a T shirt and shorts and have a spin up to see the pigs and a coffee at the Outhouse. The mild weather didn't...