Welcome to Cycle For Your Life – a space where I share my journey through cycle touring, photography, podcasts, and honest reflections on life. This isn’t just about cycling; it’s about the stories, the people, and the lessons gathered along the road. Because much like cycling, life rarely goes exactly to plan.
From the punishing climbs of Mont Ventoux to the tranquil backroads of Thailand, every ride brings its own challenges and revelations. Through my photography, I capture the raw beauty of the landscapes and the unpredictable moments that shape each adventure.
🎙️ Podcasts – Join me for unfiltered conversations and tales from the saddle. From personal stories like “How Cycling Saved My Life” to interviews with fellow adventurers, each episode offers a glimpse into the world of life on two wheels.
🚴 Shit Happens – Because not every ride or life itself goes as planned. This section is dedicated to the breakdowns, wrong turns, and chance encounters that make both cycling and life’s journey unforgettable.
Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist chasing new challenges, a photography lover drawn to the road’s beauty, or simply someone looking for inspiration, you’ll find something here.
So, clip in and join me as I pedal through life – one climb, one story, and one mile at a time.
My Blogs
The beautiful Italian coastline.
27th July 2013
I start end my ride this morning from Latte and every part of the journey is simply beautiful and enchanting with each village / town I went thru. You could easily stop in each place and take photos. The road rises and falls as you go in and out of each village. The winding roads
Asalato played by Nobuna
22nd July 2013
http://soundcloud.com/joe-bernardes/asalato-played-by-nobuma-at-la
Sold the wrong ticket
22nd July 2013
So last night I purchased my ticket for Marseille. I didn’t realise that I had too change but when I looked at the ticket closely I realised that I did. The change point is Montpellier. So when I arrived at the station I had a 40 minute wait. Standing there a porter was walking up
Bye bye Spain, hello France
22nd July 2013
Yesterday I left Barcelona Spain and three hours later was in Cerbere France. Its a really a strange thing when you cross borders and the language changes, your brain is thinking in English but trying to speak a mix of Spanish and French all at the same time. Cerbere is a meca for backpackers, cyclist’s
Barcelona bedsit
22nd July 2013
Got into Barcelona late last night, about 11pm. As soon as I walked out of the station I went in search for a room. The first place I tried was a no go but the guy pointed me in the right direction and found what I call a bedsit. 45 Euros got me a room
Wham bang thank you tram
21st July 2013
I’m re doing this post as the first one failed and crashed. There is a tram service from Alicante to Denia. In short I used it to cut a lot of the hills out.
Alien City
21st July 2013
When I saw this part of Valencia I was a little frightened. These buildings are so imposing that I felt Aliens had landed and built their own city. The contrast of the beautiful classic architecture of Valencia with its pastel colours and impressive cathedral makes up gasp when you first see the Palau de las
Valencia Graffiti
21st July 2013
Update on Graffiti. I started taking photos if Graffiti in Granada here is some I liked in Valencia
