I have created a monster! – now equipped with her bionic, oops, Bionx motor, Janet has started to zoom past me as soon as we arrive at a hill. She leaves me struggling in her wake and when I eventually catch her at the top she sits there, as cool as a cucumber (which I hate anyway – cucumber that is) – I am puffing and sweating she just starts off again…. I HATE electric bikes, but would like to try one, at least for a while 
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After a busy festive period, the “old git” and the “old gal” decided on a tandem ride to blow away the cobwebs – and decided on a New Year trip to the wilderness beaut…
Excitement reached fever pitch at Matilda’s Rest on Sunday when Christmas Day finally arrived! The “old git” – who should really be re-named Santa over the festive period! – made sure everyone had …
Source: A new book of my Musings and tandeming Christmas presents galore!
With only a week to go till Christmas Day the “old git” – who is something of a Christmas zealot – was encouraging everyone to get into full festive spirit mode! As the R…
Source: Matilda goes carol singing – in dulci jubilo! | Matildas Musings
What excitement at Matilda’s Rest! I have been hardly been able to sleep since this “old lady” tandem was invited back to the Loch Earn area to do another blog on their fascinatin…
Source: BLiSSFul Balquhidder’s brilliant bravura! | Matildas Musings
I needed a day out. A day when I’m not sat at home wondering where everything will lead. Today was that day, even though it didn’t feel like it when I got up. To be honest it doesn’t often feel lik…
Source: Buried treasure. | Graeme Willgress: Expedition cyclist, Author & Public Speaker
I have a strong personal belief that leaving isn’t the toughest part of a long journey. That award goes to returning home. There are many articles about the pains and pitfalls of arriving back in r…
Source: Escape by bike: Landing. | Graeme Willgress: Expedition cyclist, Author & Public Speaker
When I was around 70 I discovered Bicycle Belles, a local cycling group for women. The group was really good for all abilities as people would join who hadn’t touched a bike since school and we’d do rides up to 20 miles, which were fantastic. There would always be a back marker so you wouldn’t fret about being left behind.
Ride the Bike is about bikepacking and cycle touring journeys in Iceland, Spain, France and the UK. There’s practical info, ride reports and links to online resources which hopefully will give you ideas and help plan your trips. The trips range from long weekenders to 1 or 2 week rides – so there’s no need … Continue reading “Bikepacking and cycle touring journeys”
Source: Bikepacking and cycle touring journeys – Ride the Bike
Bicycle ride across France, Paris to Mont St. Michel.
Voyages, aventures et rencontres en famille, à vélo et autour du monde
Stories from one of France's most delicious destinations
A blog written by Matilda - the "old lady" classic tandem - and her Musings about her adventures, trials and tribulations with the "old git" and Chief Pilot, aka Colin and the "old gal" and Chief Stoker (as well as Chief Engineer) aka Diane.
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Bicycle ride across France, Paris to Mont St. Michel.
Voyages, aventures et rencontres en famille, à vélo et autour du monde
Stories from one of France's most delicious destinations
A blog written by Matilda - the "old lady" classic tandem - and her Musings about her adventures, trials and tribulations with the "old git" and Chief Pilot, aka Colin and the "old gal" and Chief Stoker (as well as Chief Engineer) aka Diane.
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