The Taff Trail is an easy bike ride or ramble along the Monmouth and Brecon Canal at this section, with the option of taking it easy with pubs at every corner. Ok, not quite but there’s more than enough refreshments on the way. If you’re doing this on your bike then you’ll need to be …
On the Taff Trail from Talybont on Usk to Brecon Read More »
The Ystwyth Trail cycle route in Ceredigion is partially along disused railway lines, but keeps more interest by being along country lanes in some sections, and some B Roads. This cycle route links Aberystwyth on the coast, to Tregaron inland. The Route For a printable overview map, click here, or the route homepage which has …
Having been chosen as one of the Ordnance Survey Get Outside Champions for 2016, it was only fitting to make the trip to the initial launch and photo-shoot as #getoutdoors-y as possible! The Regent’s Canal route, fortuitously connected the King’s Cross area of London with the studios in Islington. For the full description of the …
This route starts in Llanwnda, where it connects to Lon Eifion, and ends just before the village of Llanaelhaearn – ending in a narrow verge as you enter the village and the speed limit reduces to 30. There’s a number of country lanes that branch off to turn this route into a circuit. The initial …
This circular route takes a quiet country lane from Groeslon, a short section along a hamlet that provides both sea and mountain views before returning on quiet country lanes to Penygroes where you rejoin Lon Eifion. It’s designed as a return loop on the Lon Eifion rather than a cycle in it’s own right owing …
The Lon Eifion Cycle Path may be a respectable 20km in length, but as it’s an out and back there can be a lack of interest. You can easily add some variety on the track by adding a loop along some quiet and picturesque country lanes. This route concentrates on the section between Llanwnda and Penygroes, but …
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Chee Dale is a picturesque beauty spot in the Peak District, whose limestone crags are popular with climbers. There’s a former railway line along the valley floor that’s now been converted into the Monsal Trail, one of the more scenic cycle tracks in the county. Here’s a short walk along the Monsal Trail from Miller Dale …
It’s that time of the year where you’re searching for last year’s night running gear, and end up having to shell out yet again for some flashing red lights. We went for some Mercury flashing armbands this time round, for a change. These armbands provide visibility as they are constructed from reflective material as well …
If you’re someone who likes to run with a cap, then running in the dark requires that you choose between your cap or a head torch (do people really run with a torch in hand?) When these appeared on Amazon advertised as being for runners as well as just about any other activity going , we …
Stratford-upon-Avon is better known for it’s famous Bard, but if all that culture’s a bit much then you can get out for an easy cycle (or run as I did) before attending a play. There are two carriages converted into cafes (Carriages Cafe) at the start and midpoint of the route, as well as numerous …
If you’ve read my Turbo Trainer review, then you’ll realise that I had to shell out for one of these in order to record my turbo trainer sessions. I like the idea of a cheap cycle computer, but a GPS is always my first choice. Unfortunately, a cheap computer just wouldn’t do as you need a rear wheel setup …
You’ve got your shiny new turbo trainer set up, or you want to get cracking on the exercise bike, but five minutes in and you’re bored. Here are a few ideas that might make it all a bit more tolerable and make motivating yourself a bit easier. 1 – Get a Heart Rate Monitor – as …
While the long winter nights may be coming to an end, I’d found myself doing a few hours a week on an old exercise bike that I found propping up a load of clothing in the spare room. While getting out into the fresh air is always the best option, I’m no road cyclist, and the local cycle tracks …
You may be fed up of paying petrol prices, or motivated by more altruistic reasons to try walking without the car. Doing so can be cheaper and opens up linear routes that those planning their trip by car alone will miss out on. You can always drive to one end of the walk and use …
We’ve all in probability tried something made by Lucozade over the years. Probably one of those glass bottles with orange cellophane that seemed to be a permanent fixture next to any sickbed in the country. These days, the brand association is more with fitness than the convalescing. The Lucozade Body Fuel is similar in flavour to their …
The Maxifuel ViperActive energy gel is designed to keep you energised on those long runs or cycles. It’s available in only two flavours, Lemon and Lime and Mixed Berry. The mixed berry flavour doesn’t taste as expected! It has a tart, youghurty flavour which unpleasant at first, only as it was unexpected. The tartness is rather refreshing, …
SiS GO Isotonic Gel is designed to be taken without water, to provide an energy boost during any intensive activity. They’re available in three flavours; Orange, Tropical and Blackcurrant.. The Orange variety tastes just like orange jelly, which for me is good, but it isn’t an overpowering taste. While many other gels I’ve tried are …
The PowerBar Sports Gel provides energy for those longer runs or cycles, and is available in five flavours; Blackcurrant, Apple, Lemon Lime, Tropical Fruit and Vanilla I tried the Lemon and Lime flavour, and it really was a shock to the palate! It was extremely citrusy, as expected, but after the initial shock I realised …
Gu are better known for their puddings than sports nutrition (at least to me they are), and what I do know is that their puddings are some of the best pre-packaged sweets known to man. With such a tasty pedigree, I had high expectations as well as plentiful drool even before trying them out. Apparently, …
It’s that time of year again, when you need to be a little more visible during those twilight runs and cycles. The Smart Red LED light is a multipurpose clip on light that you can use both running and cycling. I find that clipping a rear light onto my bike can be difficult owing to …
A short cycle route across the Cardiff Bay Barrage. The Route Click here to view the full description and download a printable route guide and map. The route now goes around the bay completely.
One of the sections of the Lon Las Cymru that ascends to over 500m. You’ll need stong legs for this one and there are few facilities on the way (if any!) If lucky, the Star Inn in Dylfie will be open. The Route Click here (LINK BROKEN) to view the full description and download a …
Machynlleth to Caersws via Llanidloes and Staylittle Read More »
An easy, family friendly cycle route between Trawsfynydd and Gellilydan in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. Even if it is short, there are plenty of views of the lake to enjoy and you can easily complete it in both directions. The Route Click here to view the full description and download a printable …
This is a new cycleway that connects the Lon Las Fenai in Felinheli with the Lon Las Ogwen in Bangor. It’s mostly traffic free or on quiet lanes, though one significant section is along a busy and narrow main road where you may choose to push for the short distance if you’re only happy cycling on traffic …
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