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10May 2019 by The Mahojos No Comments

New book out now!

10Feb 2019 by The Mahojos No Comments

5 things NOT to do on a long distance bike ride

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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…

23Apr 2018 by The Mahojos No Comments

How to ride a bike 100 miles with no training

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In April 2018 we decided that it would be a good idea to do a 100 mile bike ride challenge. Starting in Pontypridd (South Wales) and heading out to Cardiff, Newport, Chepstow and back...with pretty much zero training. See how we got on...

10May 2017 by The Mahojos No Comments

#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…