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
Old hotels churches and castle 2
15th June 2013
Second part.. I hope you like.. Leave a comment if you do..
Old hotels, churches and castles 1
15th June 2013
I’m having major problems with this app. So for the second time I will try and post some images. This time no text.. Just images and in two parts.
More photos from yesterday
15th June 2013
I had written a really long blog last night all about taking it easy, which in the end was a really hard day. But it looks like it failed to upload or had a problem. Some here are some more photos from yesterday.
Camping in Coimbrao
13th June 2013
Covered a further 75 miles today with help from Pebro. He really didn’t need to do what he did. Such a nice chap. So I was getting tired and as always the place your looking for is at the top of a hill. I finally arrived at the camping ground which in owned by a
Pedro to the rescue..
13th June 2013
I passed Figueira da Foz light house and come in to the main town. There is a river called Ria da Mondego which needs crossing but the bridge which goes by the same name. The problem is its a really long bridge and looked to only allow cars / trucks on it. I spoke to
Mira to Figueira da Foz
13th June 2013
Started off early this morning heading for Figueira da Fox light house. I come across a deserted beach along the way, so I stopped for lunch which consisted of a tin of hotdogs and bread which I cooked on my stove. Then I continued to the light house which up a mountain… Or hill. On
Does my bum look big in this
12th June 2013
Arrived in the sea side town of Mira after coving 75 miles. Here are a few images to share.. Oh and special request completed.
A church visit in Portugal
12th June 2013
I felt the need to visit a church when I crossed the boarder in to Portugal. This beautiful church really lifted my spirits.
The cobles stones of Porto
12th June 2013
I arrived in Porto late Tuesday night after riding 85 miles and having a few thrills and spills along the way, more about another time. Woke up to the same wet damp weather but decided to have a little look the city of Porto. This amazing city has great buildings and even more impressive bridges
