Time for Coffee
I started writing this blog post some months ago as a light-hearted tribute to the coffee stop, then put it aside to come back to later. Little did I know what would transpire in the meantime. The humble cafe, something … Continue reading →
The city beneath the lake
Llangasty Retreat House – the base for our Brecon Beacons Beano – sits near the shores of Llangorse Lake, the largest natural lake in South Wales. As previous Beanoers will testify, it’s a mesmerising place and it’s possible to lose hours … Continue reading →
Mud, mud and more mud. Also: mud.
I’ve been out on my mountain bike recently. To those of you who know me well, that may come as a bit of a surprise. I have strong views about mountain biking and they largely involve not getting my mountain … Continue reading →
The fine art of saying hello
A few months ago I joined a small group of cyclists on a day’s training organised by the South Downs National Park Authority, at the end of which we officially became the first batch of ‘South Downs Cycling Ambassadors‘. Slightly to … Continue reading →
Cycling on the edge of the day
In which Andy plays tag with a barn owl I nearly didn’t go for a ride on Sunday. We’d been out for the day and by the time we got back, on a chilly March afternoon, there wasn’t much daylight … Continue reading →
