Energy prices are through the roof in 2022 yet it is possible for many people to cut the cost of their commute by utility cycling. That is cycling in normal clothes on whatever bike you have. This article is about how to make the transition from motorised to cycle commuting. If you want more tips …
I rode this off-road route to Waldringfield at the weekend and found a long section of bridleway closed. Incredibly the council have agreed to close it for 6 months!! This includes all the of Easter holidays, the extended Jubilee holiday and most of the summer holidays. One month into the ban there is little sign …
Alton water near Ipswich is a terrific place for a family cycle ride. The circular path around the reservoir is mainly hard-packed sand & gravel; gently undulating with a couple of sharp hills to challenge kids. It is about 8 miles which is a good distance for younger family members and enough for both the …
The biggest of my cycling resolutions in 2022 will be to go bikepacking/cycle camping for the first time this millennium. Previously I’ve done loads of motorcycle camping but experiences of powering myself and camping were all when I was much, much younger. I hatched this plan during sunny autumn days with the gorgeous colours of …
Cyclist deaths soar on rural roads in England is a depressing headline this morning from the BBC. The good news is that cycling has increased massively during the pandemic. The bad news is that deaths on rural roads have increased by nearly 50% in each of 2020 and 2019. In response British Cycling and MFU …
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Inspired by the hero of The Dig, in the summer I decided to plan a Basil Brown cycle route in his honour. Brown, a self-taught local archaeologist, discovered the incredible Saxon ship burial at Sutton Hoo, near Woodbridge, as featured in the film. He lived in Rickinghall, so this first leg links Woodbridge to Rickinghall. …
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 from friends is the local accent is very convincing. Both by Ralph Fiennes …
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: …
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 …
Alton Water From Ipswich via Bentley and Wherstead Read More »
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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