Mist and Mud in Sintra
I spent January in Sintra, near Lisbon. I was lucky enough to spend a day shuttling with WERIDE and chasing some very fast and talented...
Hectic Trails for Days on La Palma
When the suggestion was made to make La Palma the destination for our Christmas holiday last year, I was immediately on board. La Palma...
Discovering Gold in the Malaga Hills
It wasn't meant to be a good ride. Yesterday my derailleur committed suicide. Getting a replacement and fitting it ate into the time that...
La Palma Photo Smash
My photos from four days of steep and loose riding with Atlantic Cycling over Christmas. Like and follow Bearded Llama Adventures on...
Helibiking in Nelson
Sometimes life is really awesome. Getting in a helicopter with your bike and getting flown to the top of an amazing trail definitely...
One Day in Wanaka
This one was thanks to Lisa again. She was signed up to race the Lake Hawea Epic with some mates. One of them dropped out so I was talked...
Dunedin Easter Eggs
I spent Easter in and around Dunedin. I got wet. Remember that German bikepacking friend of mine? Well, she suggested a weekend of...
Rain, mud, blood & breaks
After a week that saw Christchurch hit by almost constant rain that peaked spectacularly with a cyclone, I probably should have thought...