#cyclingstew

The road to Venice, Italy

After two months of cycling through the mountains of Europe it was time to descend to the ocean,  and beach hop my along Italy’s beautiful Adriatic coastline towards Venice. (more…)

The road to Ljubljana, Slovenia

Picturesque villages, medieval castles, hundreds of hills, a spot of caving, new friends and even a beer fountain – never a dull moment as I cycled my way to beautiful Ljubljana.  (more…)

Glorious mountains, empty forests and no bears – it was time to get back to basics as I cycled through what was probably my most expensive country so far. (more…)

Budapest to Bratislava with Richard and Damian

It was now time to follow the River Danube from Budapest to Bratislava – 3 days, 300km, and with Richard and Damian along for the ride it was going to be a fantastic adventure. (more…)

The Border Run, Oman

My final week of cycling in Oman would see me summit one final insanely steep mountain pass, meet up with my ‘virtual’ route guide, attempt to buy a goat, and cycle with a fellow tour cyclist towards the border with the United Arab Emirates. (more…)

The Road to Jebel Shams, Oman

Amazing castles, breathtaking views, a visit to historical Nizwa, a train into a cave, and a lung busting cycle ride up Oman’s tallest mountain, to see the Grand Canyon of Arabia, would mark a fantastic week of cycling through the Hijar Mountains. (more…)

Time for wine, Mendoza, Argentina

The day that I had arrived in Mendoza coincided with a national 5 day long weekend holiday, and the start of the city’s annual wine festival.  What a time to arrive – this was going to be fun !!!  (more…)

Cycling Ruta 40, Argentina (part 2)

Beautiful mountain passes, stunning scenery, remote villages, a festival, a spot of pampering and passing 10,000 km’s would be some of the many highlights as I finished my ride along Argentina’s spectacular Ruta 40.  (more…)