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Me, mum and Beck, smiling and looking at camera

Off again tomorrow after a lovely few days with mother

October 28, 2025
Three bikes stored on a train with Two on hooks and one rolled into a storage cupboard

Top class service from Cross Country trains

October 26, 2025After a fantastic time with friends and family in Worcester, it was time to hit the road again and head south. Somerset was our next stop and, to give us another day with Sam’s mum, we decided to ge
Beck on fully loaded bike riding up a hill. Sprawling view to rear.

Mini slog over the Mendips

October 25, 2025A group of cyclists at the top cheered and applauded Beck 👏🏼
Our bikes in a Premier Inn room. Purple lighting.

Train to Bristol, followed by a night in a Premier Inn

October 24, 2025Pro Tip: Premier Inn have a blanket policy of allowing bikes in rooms
Our friend Lars cycling away from station. Lots of street furniture.

And we are off!

October 24, 2025Our chaperone, two time host, and dear friend Lars disappearing into the distance 🤍
A road at night filled with cyclists in high visibility clothing and their bikes decorated with lights and decorations

Glow Ride

October 22, 2025Go Girls Glow!
Bi-colour bikes end to end with matching tyre colours. Against tree in parking area.

Loving our bikes following their recent service.

October 16, 2025New tyres accentuating the Cut-and-shut look
Beck studies a large world map

Why have we stopped moving?

October 13, 2025There’s been a little pause in our travels. This break back in the UK was always in our schedule, primarily because we thought we only had a limited time in Schengen before having to leave (now not th
Beck with our two loaded bikes. Outside Fred’s cafe in Worcester

Back with our people on Worcester’s Bike Buses

October 10, 2025Followed by lovely chats at Fred’s
Becks bike is held up in a maintenance stand with Sam behind it holding a tool

Put that tool down.

October 8, 2025What are you doing to my bike?! On day two of the maintenance course I put my faith in Sam to work on my bike.
Beck with a wheel in a wheel trying jig. Smiling at camera.

Excellent session learning some skillz

October 6, 2025Many thanks to Ben, our tutor, whose fair hands built a our wonderful bikes
Birmingham bike foundry signing window. Worker owned since 2010. With flag above.

The bikes have come home for a service.

October 6, 2025Ben will be providing some maintenance training too