Category Archives: biking

The next little adventure

Just a quick note that next week I’m heading for Bearnas na Diallaite, or Sally Gap, on the R115 in the Wicklow mountains. Bike by train to Dublin, then a quick 30 odd miles to Glendalough passing high into the … Continue reading

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The return of the bike

Hurrah! Open the curtains. Open the curtains again, but hey, they’re not curtains – it’s the grey gloomy cold day itself outside. Perfect. A perfect day for a long-ish bike ride, preferably without a jacket.
Yes, it’s the end of January, … Continue reading

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160 miles in three days

Equipping my trusty commuting hybrid bike, the Specialized Sirrus, with two 10 litre panniers, some experimental pedals and two water bottles, I pedalled off for a cycling holiday down south in August. The plan was to meet up with my … Continue reading

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What’s going on in the world of biking and running Alun?

Hello running fans.
My left foot continues to improve, but I’m sticking at 25 miles per week running at the moment, nothing longer than 13 miles, and the rest of the time is spent cycling – 70 to 100 miles a … Continue reading

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