There are a number of things to consider when selecting a destination for a cycling holiday. Top of the googling ( I know this is not a proper word, its just one I’ve recently adopted, having had a lost in translation moment with an italian chap ) is usually the cycling terrain. The likely weather conditions are also an important consideration, and of course all the practical matters; getting there, bike hire etc. Continue reading “Cycling in Siracusa – Sicily”
The Mechanic proposed, what initially sounded like a romantic night away at a smart hotel…that was until I realised that he was suggesting we cycle there. Continue reading “I’m the queen of the castle…and not the dirty rascal”
So we are coming towards the end of the The Tour de France 2016. I’ve now been watching the Tour on and off for over 20 years. Initially my interest was to impress the Mechanic. Continue reading “Hinault tuna melt”
The Mechanic is about to go on an overnight cycling trip to France with his mate the Geordie, it’s something he’s been wanting to do for some time now.
The Mechanic and I have just returned from Italy, having spent a wonderful week cycling in the Emilia Romagna region on the Adriatic Coast. We stayed at a cycling friendly hotel in Riccione a few miles south of Rimini, called Hotel Dory.
