No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: Keeping your cool
With climate change comes the reality of hotter days. When cycle touring, that has real-world implications for you, in multiple ways. You No matter how advanced we may think of...
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: Cycling for a cause: Fundraising on 2 wheels
Let's start with the bad news: no matter how good the cause you're fundraising for, and no matter what bike ride you have planned, people are fed up with someone...
https://www.willcycle.com/adventure/cycling-for-a-cause-fundraising-on-2-wheels/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: Pick your sites with care
I'm a huge fan of wild camping, and by default will wild camp when cycle touring. Yes, even in England and/or Wales, where people will tell you wild camping is...
https://www.willcycle.com/adventure/pick-your-sites-with-care/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: How to waterproof anything
Psst!! Cm'ere! Want to learn how to properly waterproof anything? Obviously not anything - you can't waterproof dust, or air, or things like that, but cycling coats, cycling shoes, panniers, tarps, tents,...
https://www.willcycle.com/back-to-basics/how-to-waterproof-anything/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: 12 months – 12 commutes
This challenge is aimed at people who don't cycle commute, and the principle is very simple: commute to work at least once per month, every month. Habits Science tells us...
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: Back to basics – my winter camping gear
Winter camping in the UK is radically different to summer camping, and not only because of the temperature difference. In the UK, it rains during winter. That means not only...
https://www.willcycle.com/adventure/back-to-basics-my-winter-camping-gear/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: Cycling Home From Siberia – Rob Lilwall
I'm not sure that I'd want to cycle in the Siberian winter, and even if I did, I'm quite sure I wouldn't simply rely on an untested postie pair of...
https://www.willcycle.com/cycle-touring/cycling-home-from-siberia-rob-lilwall/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: Le Grand Tour – by Andrew P Sykes
I've a confession to make, right from the outset: I've read all of Sykes' books, and I'm a big fan of his work. Why am I starting a book review...
https://www.willcycle.com/cycle-touring/le-grand-tour-by-andrew-p-sykes/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: The Strawberry Line debacle
Let me start off by saying that overall, the Strawberry Line has the potential to be phenomenally good, and the people behind it have achieved so much, with limited resources....
https://www.willcycle.com/adventure/the-strawberry-line-debacle/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: The Breakfast Club
Those of you who (like me) are of a certain age, will probably fondly remember the film The Breakfast Club. Released in 1985, it brilliantly tells the story of a...
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: TransAm, by Paul K W Dunt
in 1976, the TransAmerica coast-to-coast cycling trail was launched, as part of the USA's bicentennial, and since then, many thousands of cyclists, from around the world, have cycled the route....
https://www.willcycle.com/book-review/transam-by-paul-k-w-dunt/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: The Jennride
The #Jennride has been a fixture on the calendar since 2016, the year following the death of Jenn Hill, Singletrack magazine’s deputy editor, and acts as a fundraiser for St....
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: Brighton Bimble – finally done!
So, you're based in, or near London, and you're looking for a great, ready-made, two or three day cycling adventure? Oh, then I have really good news for you!
https://www.willcycle.com/cycle-touring/brighton-bimble-finally-done/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: Llama Drama, by Anna McNuff
Anna McNuff is a British adventurer, perhaps best known for her barefoot, long-distance running. She had this idea of using a scooter (the type that you push with one foot)...
https://www.willcycle.com/adventure/llama-drama-by-anna-mcnuff/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: A cycle tourer’s guide to stargazing in the UK
There’s something magical about ending a long day in the saddle with your tent pitched, water for coffee bubbling on your stove, and the night sky slowly revealing its secrets...
https://www.willcycle.com/cycle-touring/a-cycle-tourers-guide-to-stargazing-in-the-uk/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: 10 Cycle touring mistakes
We're all human, and we all make mistakes. Here's a list of mistakes that are easy to make when cycle touring, and easy to avoid. 1 - Not taking your...
https://www.willcycle.com/cycle-touring/10-cycle-touring-mistakes/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: A Dartmoor Gravel Adventure
Last week I set off from Princetown, following the course of the old Princetown Railway. On my bike I had my tent, and two full panniers, as I was planning...
https://www.willcycle.com/adventure/a-dartmoor-gravel-adventure/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: The stories hidden in maps
When you talk to someone about maps, they usually think of paper maps. Paper maps are great (though they have limitations, which we'll look at later). Of course, most maps...
https://www.willcycle.com/adventure/the-stories-hidden-in-maps/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: CityCycle
What's a CityCycle? Ah, it's a cycling route that is effectively a sightseeing tour of the city. Which city? Well, that depends on the route! All cities have good and...
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: Fairy Trails
Do you ever go cycling, or walking, with young kids? What if I told you that you could easily add a bit of magic to those outings? How? By doing...
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: Secret Torbay – Hills and Sea
This Secret Cities route runs through Torbay, and includes several delightful surprises. You can even download the GPX, and watch the route video from here!
https://www.willcycle.com/secret-cities/secret-torbay-hills-and-sea/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: An act of rebellion
You can't accuse me of not nailing my colours to the mast. I loudly and proudly oppose racism, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, xenophobia, genocide and more. Climate change I understand the...
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: Cycling the South West Coast Path
You ready for a monster adventure? One that doesn't require you to travel to exotic foreign locations? And has oodles of sights to see? You're in luck, my friend! Cycling...
https://www.willcycle.com/adventure/cycling-the-south-west-coast-path/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: Cycling with kids: How to make rides fun and safe
Kids are amazing. They're full of energy and inquisitive about the world around the. Until suddenly they're not. Every parent knows that tired kids can rapidly become grumpy kids. Add...
https://www.willcycle.com/adventure/cycling-with-kids-how-to-make-rides-fun-and-safe/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: Ouch! Saddle-sores – the unmentioned curse of cycling
Saddle sores are not fun, especially not while you're on a long, multi-day cycle tour! They can be quite a challenge for cyclists. Saddle sores can range from mild irritation,...
https://www.willcycle.com/adventure/ouch-saddle-sores-the-unmentioned-curse-of-cycling/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: Best-value helmet cam
So, you're looking for a good-quality cycling helmet camera? You want a battery life of around two and a half hours, good video quality (4K), digital image stabilisation, AND WiFi...
https://www.willcycle.com/better-world/best-value-helmet-cam/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: A Dartmoor Gravel Adventure
Last week I set off from Princetown, following the course of the old Princetown Railway. On my bike I had my tent, and two full panniers, as I was planning...
https://www.willcycle.com/adventure/a-dartmoor-gravel-adventure/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: The Life Cycle, by Kate Rawles
In a nutshell, The Life Cycle tells the story of Rawles' 8 000 miles ride along the length of South America. However, that's only a fraction of what the book...
https://www.willcycle.com/cycle-touring/the-life-cycle-by-kate-rawles/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: Roads, cars, road danger, and congestion
If I had £1 for every time anyone in the UK said "They should widen this road to help with congestion", or "Cycle lanes cause congestion", I'd be a very...
https://www.willcycle.com/adventure/roads-cars-road-danger-and-congestion/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: One Man And His Bike – Mike Carter
When Mike Carter was cycling to work in London, following the bank of the Thames, he had a thought. What if he simply kept going, keeping the water to his...
https://www.willcycle.com/book-review/one-man-and-his-bike-mike-carter/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: Forest of Dean Colliers Trail
Forest of Dean Colliers Trail cycle route overall rating: (Colour explanation: blue = good, yellow indicates some warning, and red indicates issues to be aware of) The Forest of Dean...
https://www.willcycle.com/routes/gloucestershire/forest-of-dean-colliers-trail/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: 8 biggest Op Snap report mistakes
Op Snap is the system available in England and Wales, where cyclists can report bad driving by uploading video from their helmet cam. However, not all Op Snap reports are...
https://www.willcycle.com/adventure/8-biggest-op-snap-report-mistakes/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
From the #WillCycle archives: November Digital Detox Campout
Right, here's your mission (and don't give me any of that "I don't accept it" nonsense): go camping in November! I don't care where you go camping, how you get...
https://www.willcycle.com/camping/november-digital-detox-campout/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: Fairy Trails
Do you ever go cycling, or walking, with young kids? What if I told you that you could easily add a bit of magic to those outings? How? By doing...
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
From the #WillCycle archives: Kit review – Time ATAC XC4 pedals
Time ATAC XC4 pedals overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A kit review for pedals? Yes! Because ATAC XC4 aren't your normal bicycle pedals. In a world dominated by Shimano pedals, ATAC XC4...
https://www.willcycle.com/kit-review/kit-review-time-atac-xc4-pedals/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
Sometime ago, in the 1990s, a mate and I were camping at a place called Winsome Valley, right on the Crocodile River (which *doesn't* have any crocs!) in South Africa.
Someone else had an inflated truck inner tube and I was bobbing down the river in that, including through some rapids.
It was a beautiful, hot and sunny day, so with absolutely nobody else around, I stripped off and was naked.
After quite some distance, it was time to get onto the river bank, and walk back.
I was still naked.
After perhaps a mile of walking, I saw 3 guys walking along the same path towards me.
No big deal, I thought, and continued walking. It was only as we were squeezing past each other (me carrying the inner tube) that I saw the 3rd guy was actually a woman.
Later that evening, my mate started talking to them, and they invited us over to their camp fire.
The woman looked me up and down, and said "Oh, it's you. You look different with clothes on". 😂
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
From the #WillCycle archives: The stories hidden in maps
When you talk to someone about maps, they usually think of paper maps. Paper maps are great (though they have limitations, which we'll look at later). Of course, most maps...
https://www.willcycle.com/adventure/the-stories-hidden-in-maps/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
From the #WillCycle archives: Cycling Horoscopes: Zodiac on Two Wheels
So, you're interested in your zodiac sign, are you? Well, aren't you lucky, as here I have the Cyclist's Zodiac Signs revealed in all their detail. How accurate is yours?...
https://www.willcycle.com/adventure/cycling-horoscopes-zodiac-on-two-wheels/
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#WillCycle #Throwback: #RubbishRide
I'd wager that, like pretty much all of us, you too are fed up with rubbish along your favourite cycle routes. We know that cyclists aren't usually the problem. If...
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
From the #WillCycle archives: Audax, baby!
For a long time I've been threatening to get into Audaxing. Audaxing, in case you didn't know, is long distance cycling events, run by Audax UK (in the UK). With...
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
#WillCycle #Throwback: Ouch! Saddle-sores – the unmentioned curse of cycling
Saddle sores are not fun, especially not while you're on a long, multi-day cycle tour! They can be quite a challenge for cyclists. Saddle sores can range from mild irritation,...
https://www.willcycle.com/adventure/ouch-saddle-sores-the-unmentioned-curse-of-cycling/
No, I'm not trans, but if I was, why would it matter to you?
From the #WillCycle archives: Next adventures
We can't all be on adventures all the time. Even the world's most persistent cycle tourer, Heinz Stücke, eventually settled down. However, what we can do is start planning our...