Final fabulous day of research in the northern Lakes.
Author: Rob Ainsley
Lakes 3: Skiddaw House
Cycled to Skiddaw House, an extremely isolated hostel halfway up Skiddaw. Superb views from the top. No wifi, mobile signal or electricity… but there was a piano and guitar, and a wine list ranging from Viognier to Shiraz, so entertainment was not a problem.
Lakes 2: Autumn colours
Glorious day cycling in classic autumn Lakes weather.. Super views at every turn. Such as the real ale line-up in Keswick’s recently opened Wetherspoon (not illustrated).
Lakes 1: Enjoy the Singletrack
Route research in the Lakes, round Keswick.
Borders 2: Wish lists
More route research in the Borders with Nigel.
Borders 1: Reservoir digs
Route research in the underrated Borders with Nigel.
Skipsea: Till the coast crumbles
Yorkshire’s Holderness coast is one of the strangest places to cycle in Britain. I spent today wandering the lanes round Skipsea (pic), south of Bridlington. Many old people – in other words, me – remember when these linked up with roads running along the clifftop. I cycled along them thirty years ago on my Raleigh…
Blackpool: Illuminating experience
Route research in Blackpool, here to for the annual car-free switch-on ride. They close the promenade road to traffic but encourage locals and visitors to explore the seafront by bike. And people do. Quite a lot of them…
Birmingham: Fluid measures for cycle parking
Researching cycle parking in Birmingham. I’m working, really. Proof: look, there’s my bike, in the top left of the picture.
Wolds: Joining the fold
Weekend researching cycling routes in East Yorkshire’s Wolds on my folding bike. An area that’s compact, beautiful, and great value. All descriptions that don’t apply to my folding bike.