Why exercise?
He who has health has hope and he who has hope has everything
Don’t let your age control your lifestyle, let your lifestyle control your age
Suck it up and one day you won’t have to suck it in
Why cycle?
‘When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road without thought on anything but the ride you are taking’ – Arthur Conan-Doyle
‘Life is like riding a bicycle. In order to keep your balance, you must keep moving’ – Albert Einstein
‘Bicycles are almost as good as guitars for meeting girls’ – Bob Weir (Grateful Dead)
‘I relax by taking my bicycle apart and putting it back together again’ – Michelle Pfeiffer
‘Cycle all day and not only will you see, hear, smell, and feel the world around you but you will burn thousands of calories and be able to eat as much of whatever you want’ – Nick Pannaman
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Day 0 – Arrival in Pisa
Sep 6, 2025
The 4am start wasn’t the best way to start the day but I didn’t have much else to do but make my way through security and enjoy a 4:30 porridge from Pret A Manger. That time of day is funny in airports as there is a weird mix of really excited fully awake people and...
Pisa to Sicily – 6 to 22 September 2025
Sep 1, 2025
Outline: A sensational ride down the Mediterranean coast of Italy from the iconic leaning tower, finishing with a day in Sicily with a rest day in Pompeii. The route follows the coastal road before heading inland to enjoy the beautiful Tuscan fields and villas. ...
Day Four
Jul 17, 2025
The rebellion continued on day three when I decided to call time on my off-road adventure and head home. I think that for off-road purists who like to crank out significant distances on a variety of surfaces with their stability and traction challenges The Rebellion...

