Author Archives: Saddlesaws

Reflections in the road

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Saddlesaws

Looking back over the blogs from the Global Biking Initiative, I realize I haven’t said to much about the routes or the riding itself, despite there being so much of it! Not one to shirk a challenge I thought I … Continue reading →

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No stairs please, we are cyclists

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Saddlesaws

You may have heard of some of the more interesting habits of cyclists. Especially during the longer stage races like the triumvirate that is The Tour, the Giro and the Vuelta (France, Italy and Spain). But also in general. So … Continue reading →

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Czech mate

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Saddlesaws

Now that it has been whittled down to only four, it’s probably about time to mention the rest of our team. Albert Finsterwalder is a business associate from EMC – primarily a computer storage company. Think disk drives – Vodacom … Continue reading →

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Escape from prison

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Saddlesaws

You know how when you strike it lucky but have a feeling that being one up on the group is probably a bad thing…. So we duly arrived the ferry port of Malmo, reaffirming that the docks in a huge … Continue reading →

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Tilting at windmills.

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Saddlesaws

There you go then. Day three is almost at an end with only 5km to go through the busy central area of Malmo and down to the docks. We overnight tonight on the ferry across to Germany. In other circumstances … Continue reading →

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I’m checked in to Falkenberg. No really….

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Saddlesaws

Today’s ride ended in a Swedish village called Falkenberg. How appropriate! The 195km from Uddevalle to our overnight stop rolled by quite pleasantly. Except to the hour in the downpour. Probably the heaviest we’ve had this far. But one can … Continue reading →

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Time off the bike is fleeting

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Saddlesaws

Only time for a quick synopsis. As you will see…. Yesterday’s 251km went pretty well. Apart from Losing our group leader at 70km – down to 6 Losing Piercarlo at 140km – down to 5 Spending 10 on the go … Continue reading →

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The baggage retrieval system at Heathrow

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Saddlesaws

From the Monty Python archives! I’M SO WORRIED (Terry Jones / John Du Pre) Terry Jones & Monty Python’s Flying Circus – 1980 I’m so worried about what’s happening today in the Middle East, you know, And I’m so worried … Continue reading →

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Norwegian cyclists need more respect!

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Saddlesaws

Sitting here in the breakfast hall of the Ronningen Hostel international I thought I might reflect on the glory of Norwegian cycling. Turns out it is a pretty short distraction! First of all, my interest in international road cycling narrows … Continue reading →

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Edvard Munch knew I was coming!

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Saddlesaws

Norway boasts a number of famous people that even I recognize. And while it’s true that most of those are filed under Explorer’s (more about them later) old Edvard is from the field of art. Although he lived from 1863 … Continue reading →

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