Shimanami Kaido
One of the best rides we did in Japan in November was the Shimanami Kaido, a route which connects Japan’s main island of Honshu, over 6 small islands in the Seto Inland Sea via a series of suspension bridges, before … Continued
Cycling in the Mountains of Taiwan
If you want to find quiet mountain roads in Taiwan, head over to Route 169 in the foothills of Alishan, a famous tourist destination. This is a well surfaced road with steep climbs and spectacular views of mountains, deep river … Continued
Taiwan KOM 2015
The 5th Taiwan King of the Mountains race took place on the 30th October. This is a 105km race from sea level, starting from Hualien on the east coast of Taiwan by the Pacific Ocean, up to Wuling Pass at … Continued
Outdoor Hong Kong (Part 1)
I am always amazed at how many great walking, trail running and other outdoor possibilities there are in Hong Kong and how easy it is to get to and from them. In the space of four days in early October … Continued
Tour de Mont Blanc (Practical Information)
Introduction Here is some information that may be useful for anyone wanting to do the Tour de Mont Blanc by bicycle. The article on my ride is here: Tour de Mont Blanc. Overnight Stops and Direction The route takes the roads … Continued
Tour de Mont Blanc
This is a fantastic ride, crossing seven alpine passes and covering 330km with just over 8,000m of ascent. I had been inspired by the sportive that does this all in a day, so I set off from St Gervais for … Continued