My New Mountain Bike in Romania
A dusty first ride on my new 14kg BTWIN 340 near Sebeș, Romania: a steep climb, a stubborn gear choice, and a well-earned meal at the end.
Travel
Start of Summer Holiday
Five weeks with no alarm clock, a backlog of blog posts finally getting written, and Daniela's home-cooked meals — summer holiday in Sebeș begins.
Cycling in La Loire
Four days, two out-and-back rides from Tours, and a first real test of my cycling legs — flat terrain, feisty wind, and châteaux at every turn along La Loire.
Romania: Manna from the Garden
Sounds of a Small Town 4 August 2016. 11am. It’s a beautiful day at 26°C, with a continuous stream of gentle breeze passing through. I sit on the balcony outside…
Explore Grenoble Mountains
A 40 km, 2,400 m hike through the mountains ringing Grenoble — climbing to the Bastille fortress, ducking into the Mandrin Caves, and pushing on into the wild heart of…