We watched The Dig on Netflix last weekend after hearing positive comments from friends. It portrays the people who discovered the incredible Anglo-Saxon treasures buried at Sutton Hoo near Woodbridge in Suffolk. Here we give it our Suffolk Cyclists’ review. The first commendation was that the local accent was portrayed convincingly. Both by Ralph Fiennes (playing …
Uncertainty about the coronavirus adds risk to any foreign travel in 2021. So what better time to think about a local cycling holiday for your family? Here we review for you 5 destinations for the best family cycle holidays in England. We’ve chosen something for all ages and abilities and we’ve ridden them all. Suffolk: …
A friend pinged Jon this note recently struggling to get warm feet during winter rides… I have been going out for a ride over the last week or so and my enjoyment has been greatly diminished by wet feet, rapidly becoming veery cold feet. I imagine the root issue is that I am wearing my …
Alton Water is one of my favourite destinations on my bike. Not only is the circuit around it great, especially for families, but you can get there by bike too with some good sections off-road. This route via Belstead and Bentley includes a challenging wooded section that can be very muddy when wet. This route …
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This ride to the river Deben at Waldringfield off-road is a family favourite. You can ride almost traffic free from Ipswich Hospital all the way to the peaceful beauty of the riverside. We ride it several times of year. It never fails to life the spirits. Enjoy the hospitality of the Maybush, bring a picnic, …
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Over the Christmas period I am hoping to get some off-road miles in through Rendlesham Forest. After lock-down then Tier 2 it will be a relief to join a few friends (less than 5 obvs!) for a blast. I’ve not ridden some of the sections before so rode a reduced loop. The Plan This 30-mile …
Inspired by a number of great YouTube channels we decided to have a go at filming ourselves while riding. We’ve got 2 videos on YouTube right now and more in the pipeline. But what the heck we’ve launched on YouTube anyway! Our first mini series gives some ride ideas – combining a ride with a …
I was tired after being in the saddle for nearly 12 hours, miles away from accommodation, unsure if /whether there would be anything to eat when I arrived and light was fading on the track, and I didn’t have lights. The reason? Primarily navigation. Want to avoid this? Read on for some hard-learnt navigation tips …
If you are looking for a long distance adventure cycle ride this LowLE off-road route is for you! Lowestoft to Lands End, or LowLE, will take you across England off-road. Whet your appetite for an amazing ride! Origins Like most UK cyclists LEJoG (Lands End to John O’Groats) is on my bucket list but living …
Route Summary: Lowestoft to Lands End Off-road – Amazing Read More »
This cycle route from Truro to Land’s End off-road is full of contrast: post-industrial wastelands and deprivation together with wild moors and glimpses of iconic Cornish beaches. This is the final leg of a Lowestoft to Land’s End coast-to-coast route. Nicknamed #LowLE it links England’s most Easterly and Westerly mainland points . LowLE is an …
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