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

Spanish & Portuguese Festival Bucket List

9th April 2013

Below is my bucket while in Spain and Portugal. What: San Fermin (Pamplona Bull Run)When: 6th to the 14th of July 2013 Where: Pamplona What: Tomatina (Tomato Fight) When: 21st of August 2013 WednesdayWhere: Buñol,near Valencia What: The Festa de Santo Antonio (celebrates the ‘saint of love’ with newly-wed couples giving thanks and singles praying for a match made in heaven) When: 12th June

Sunday London

7th April 2013

Views of London

First Impressions

30th March 2013

My new bike…. It’s Just Fantastic!. Possibly the best bike I have ever ridden. I am not a bike expert but I have owned a few bikes and ridden a lot of different bikes from mountain bikes through to a full on race bikes, such as the Pinarello Dogma 2. As of today I’ve been ridding the bike for a

For Tech Sake

30th March 2013

Staying in contact with family and friend’s whilst on my trip is very important to me. Having the ability to speak to loved one’s or video calling them something of a must. If nothing else just to reassure them that I am in good shape and all is well. I am a keen photographer and I would

Solving My Data Needs

27th March 2013

Thank you Brussels for the Euro roaming rules. This means that at £1.99 per day O2 will give me 25MB of data. Personal Hotspot I wanted to know if I could use my phone as my personal hotspot, so I took a look at O2’s T&C and I am happy to report that its allowed.

Where Is My Bike?

27th March 2013

Today the bike arrived.

No Turning Back

22nd March 2013

I had trouble sleeping last night, I wasn’t sure if its the cold I’ve got or the fact that I’ve got two months before I leave on my journey and the only thing I’ve purchased is my ferry ticket. When I woke up it was still on mind. What the hell am I waiting for I

One Step Closer

13th March 2013

Today I am one step closer to my adventure of a lifetime with the purchase of my ferry ticket. My departure day is set for Tuesday 4th June and I sail at 17.15 from Portsmouth and arrive at Santander on the following day at 18.15.I am not a seadog so to be honest I am not looking

Not Long Now

6th March 2013

It’s now just over three months before I leave on my adventure and I’ve not purchased a single item yet. To say I am getting a little jumpy is an understatement. Also it’s all I am thinking about at the moment. I’ve made my list of item needed, I’ve roughly planned my route and mentally got my head

Congratulations

5th March 2013

Congratulations to Steven Skelton for coming up with the winning name for my adventure.

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