Welcome to Cycle For Your Life, where I share my personal journey through cycle touring, photography, podcasts, and reflections on life. This space chronicles my adventures across Europe and Asia, capturing the highs and lows of life on the road.
From the grueling climbs of Mont Ventoux to the serene landscapes of Thailand, each trip offers a new perspective and story. Through my lens, I aim to showcase the beauty and challenges encountered along the way.
Tune into my podcasts for candid conversations and tales from the saddle, including episodes like “How Cycling Saved My Life” and interviews with fellow adventurers.
Explore the ‘Shit Happens’ section for unfiltered accounts of the unpredictable moments that make each journey unique.
Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist, a photography enthusiast, or someone seeking inspiration, there’s something here for you.
Join me as I pedal through life’s adventures, one mile at a time.
My Blogs
Mijas blues festival
5th July 2013
A full weekend of hot sticky in blues in Mijas. This free concert is on Friday thru to Sunday night and is in Plaza Virgen De La Pena.
Last night with the Greens
3rd July 2013
Tonight is my last night with the Green family. I have really enjoyed my time with them a made friends with the amazing Caitlin who will be the most talented horse rider that ever lived and superstar Jack who is very funny and who is really good at washing dishes…lol. Seriously.. They have made me
Chillaxing
3rd July 2013
In the absence of doing any form of strenuous activities such as cycling 50 miles a day in 33c heat I thought I would work hard doing nothing on the beach. Yesterday I did take a Train ride in to Malaga to buy some shoes. There are many things I like about being on the
Marbella and the Costa Del Sol
29th June 2013
Today I rode in to Marbella and I was surprised to find that this popular holiday resort seems to retain a lot of its Mediterranean charm. I was half expecting a complete sellout to the tourist but found this Spanish Rivera to hold on to it roots. Its clear to see that Marbella is the
Calahonda Green
28th June 2013
Its just coming up to a month since I started my cycling adventure. I have ridden through parts if northern Spain, the west coast of Portugal and then back in to Spain which took me to Sevilla. I then took a train Malage where I called an old friend who moved over here five years ago
Cycle Chic Sevilla
27th June 2013
Follow the green cycle path in Sevilla and you won’t go far wrong. On the whole Portugal and Spain are very cycle friendly with dedicated cycle path in most major coastal resorts. Even most of the national roads have a hard shoulder that is the domain of the cyclist with plenty of room. Having said
How not to go to Sevilla
26th June 2013
I woke up early this morning with one thing on my mind, get the hell out of this dive of a camping site. No breakfast, just shower and pack up. I was ready to hit the road in record time and was riding at 8.30am. As I left the site I didn’t even give a
Bye bye Portugal hello again Spain
26th June 2013
Crossed the border of Portugal and Spain by ferry at Villa Real De Santo Antonio where I meet a very nice couple, Christine & Stuart where taking the ferry to have a dinner in Spain. Today I covered 46 miles and ended up in really shit camping site near La Redondela, where they charged me
Quarteira to Olhao via Faro
23rd June 2013
Went back to sleep after the dogs, bird horses, and chickens woke me me up at 5am. Man they are loud. Finally hit the the road at 10.30 and was in a sort of pissed off mound. Decided to go to Faro. On the way hooked up with this old guy who was on a
