07Apr 2024 by The Mahojos No Comments
This Is The Ultimate Bike Ride Through All 22 Counties Of Wales

This Is The Ultimate Bike Ride Through All 22 Counties Of Wales

Cycling, Latest posts, Walks
Hey! I'm Ali, one half of The MahoJos. Me and my wife Amy live on a farm in South Wales and in March 2017 we went on an epic bike ride through all 22 counties of Wales. The Route When planning the route, I wanted to try and achieve the shortest distance possible between all 22 counties. Our journey started in our home town of Pontypridd in Rhondda Cynon Taf before heading north towards Merthyr Tydfil, then east across the 'Heads of the Valleys' route towards Monmouthshire. We then headed south towards Newport before heading west to Pembrokeshire. From there we went north, right up to Anglesey before turning west for the final leg to Wrexham. Time and Distance I estimated that the bike ride would be about 450 miles…
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10May 2019 by The Mahojos No Comments
New book out now!

New book out now!

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So as you might already know, we've been busy getting a book together! For the past year (maybe even longer) Ali has been writing the story of her mammoth bike ride from Pontypridd to Chamonix. Now it's officially live and ready to purchase! There are two versions that you can get your hands on. The paperback is available via our online shop. Or if you prefer an ebook you can purchase through Amazon via this link. Happy reading!
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10Feb 2019 by The Mahojos No Comments
5 things NOT to do on a long distance bike ride

5 things NOT to do on a long distance bike ride

Cycling
Over two years (nearly three) have passed since finishing my long distance bike ride from Pontypridd (South Wales) to Chamonix (French Alps) and it already feels like a lifetime ago. Back in the hum drum of everyday life I'm wishing I was back on my bike but I've had a lot of time to reflect on what I would do differently if I were to do it again (yes, there will be a next time!). So, here are my top 5 things NOT to do if you're going on a long distance bike ride (not in any particular order). 1.Travel without a map In my wisdom, I thought I'd be able to ride from Pontypridd to Newhaven via Bristol, Bath, Salisbury, Southampton and Brighton without a map, and by relying on the…
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10May 2017 by The Mahojos No Comments
#JFDI – Just flipping do it!

#JFDI – Just flipping do it!

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In March 2017 Amy and I completed a relay-bike-ride through all 22 Local Authorities of Wales. The year before that (May 2016) I cycled from our home in South Wales to Chamonix. Past adventures We've had lots of overland and water based mini adventures in the past. But for every single one, I can honestly say that we weren't completely ready. I definitely wasn’t physically fit to cycle to Chamonix! I struggled to stick to a training plan, so I did as much as I could which definitely wasn’t enough. I also didn’t have any of the ‘best’ equipment and kit. I made do with what I had (a 24-year-old mountain bike) and what I could borrow. Mental preparation was good and the logistics were planned well in advance. So these…
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