Definitely the most stressful part of cycle touring for us has been dealing with airlines and preparing the bikes for flights. On two occasions we were stopped at luggage check-in to be told we’re not allowed on the plane with our bikes. We were saved… Read More
Monthly archives of “January 2016”
The Cycle Home
On our way home to Ireland we cycled through 12 countries. This is a selection of some of the best moments from the journey west. Filmed on a Canon 70D using a gorilla pod. Music: “White Bones” by Waylon Thornton and the Heavy Hands (theheavyhands.bandcamp.com)
Cleaning and Hygiene
Sometimes we just can’t waste water washing cooking utensils. A lot of our cleaning is done by baking soda and a little, flexible rubber spatula. We sprinkle a small amount on our pots and pans and it generally does a great job absorbing food grease… Read More
Cycling across Outer Mongolia
In Summer 2015, Ciarán and I spent 40 days cycling across Mongolia. Along the way we encountered lunar landscapes, lazy camels, curious locals, sandy tracks, rolling hills, incredible hosts, idyllic campsites and stunning skies! *Warning: there is one graphic scene of a goat being turned… Read More
The UK
After chilling out in Amsterdam for a long weekend we cycled to the coast and got the ferry to Newcastle. A rocky, choppy crossing that severely tested our stomachs and sense of balance! From the moment we set off on our journey we have been… Read More
Germany
A moment of calm before we hit the road again.



