Run to the Hills!
With Semana Santa set to take over the streets of Huaraz it was time to get out of town. Drunken revelry, inflated hotel prices and general hassle are what Latin […]
Cañón del Pato – Tunnelling through to Huaraz
Every bicycle tourist has what I call their ‘foundation gear’, essential pieces of kit upon which they build their survival, comfort and ultimately their experience. All riders shape these foundations […]
Gliding on Silence
I get scared. The thought of riding alone on remote roads through unknown landscapes populated by strange and foreign people is frightening. Anything could happen. My bike could fall apart, […]
Plan B – A Scenic Spin to Huamachuco
Having had my first attempt at riding south from Cajamarca thwarted by the threat of robbery, my hand was forced into plan B. This contingency involved riding the increasingly popular […]
The hardest thing…
The hardest thing to do as a bicycle adventurist is to turn around and go back down the same road you’ve just ridden up. Inclement weather, bad roads, long steep […]
Home Comforts & Carnival in Cajamarca
Cajamarca, another name on the map that became a home. As I prepare to leave I wonder how I’ll remember my 26 days here. Life in Cajamarca has been a […]
Projects for Rainy Days
I think most people must have a mental list of books they want to read, films they want to see or maybe things they want to do. If my experience […]
Cuenca to Cajamarca Pt. 3: The Balsas Big Dipper & Beyond
I may have briefly entertained the idea of riding the Sechura Desert, but in reality my sister Jo and I were always going to take the dirt road route into […]
Velo Freedom 