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
Costa da Caparica to Priaia da Gale via Setubal ferry
18th June 2013
Today started wet, what’s new. So started late making the most of my cheap hotel room. Hit the road at 11am and it was still raining. I got lost at the start due to the fact that in Almada there is a lot of motorways which bikes can not use so ended up going round
Ericeira to Sintra then on to Lisbon
17th June 2013
How did we manage before mobile phones, GPS and internet / Wifi. Not being able to contact people when you want makes me feel a little isolated and that is only a day or so. Also not have electricity on demand takes getting used to. I am constantly working out my power needs. As I
Crossing sands dunes from Peniche to Ericeira
17th June 2013
So I’ve rain, winds, hills and a combination of all three. To add the list is vineyard gravel trails, dirt paths and now sand dunes. I thought it would be a great idea to miss out a big part of today’s journey by take a local short cut, as told to me by a group
Old hotels churches and castle 2
15th June 2013
Second part.. I hope you like.. Leave a comment if you do..
Old hotels, churches and castles 1
15th June 2013
I’m having major problems with this app. So for the second time I will try and post some images. This time no text.. Just images and in two parts.
More photos from yesterday
15th June 2013
I had written a really long blog last night all about taking it easy, which in the end was a really hard day. But it looks like it failed to upload or had a problem. Some here are some more photos from yesterday.
Camping in Coimbrao
13th June 2013
Covered a further 75 miles today with help from Pebro. He really didn’t need to do what he did. Such a nice chap. So I was getting tired and as always the place your looking for is at the top of a hill. I finally arrived at the camping ground which in owned by a
Pedro to the rescue..
13th June 2013
I passed Figueira da Foz light house and come in to the main town. There is a river called Ria da Mondego which needs crossing but the bridge which goes by the same name. The problem is its a really long bridge and looked to only allow cars / trucks on it. I spoke to
