Malmo to Brevik in Sweden
Leaving early I had a quick ride around Malmo first and stopped to look at Malmo Castle, which was built in the 1530’s and pat of the old town’s fortifications. …
Germany to Sweden
Well, another epic ride today and I’m finally in Sweden. It’s a moderate 22 degrees and there’s a fresh breeze but I’ll have to think about wearing my thermals tomorrow… …
Wismar & Travemunde in Germany
After leaving Schwerin, I headed north to the Baltic port of Wismar and had a walk around in 27 degrees of beautiful baking sunshine. Although Wismar is a fishing port …
Schwerin in Northern Germany
And today I’m doing some culture, and I’m starting at a wee place called Schwerin. And very grand, indeed… Central to all this is Schloss Schwerin, a monumental building of …
Northern Germany & U995
Today marks my first day of sightseeing, and the experience is breathtaking! The U-995 and the Maritime Memorial at Kiel are truly impressive. Located about 10 miles north of Kiel …
Holland to Germany
Well, that was one heck of a ride today. 395 miles to be exact and my nether regions were starting to feel the strain. I was so glad when the …
And we’re off….
And we’re up and away… I had around four hours last night as I was so excited – because today I was starting on an epic adventure. In May I …
Back to the Lake District & Cumbria
After a night in a Blackpool B&B and after a great night’s sleep on a surprisingly comfortable bed, I woke up and had a quick look out of the window …
New Mills to Blackpool
I spent the past few nights at Heyfield, which is a delightful (Emmerdale-like) village on the north Derbyshire border, near New Mills. With all the building in the centre of …
Some castles and some great Roads
After a good night’s sleep, despite the noisy camp site – some guy in a campervan who had to slam his door each time he got into and out of …