Category Archives: Global Bike Initiative 2014

The worlds best ice cream.

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Saddlesaws

Many, but not all, countries make ice cream of one kind or another. I don’t know about you, but when I think of ice cream from the top drawer, I naturally think of Italy. This is probably thanks to all … Continue reading →

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The hills are alive…. (*)

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Saddlesaws

Austria is beautiful. I realise I mentioned this before, but the scenery has just got better and better as we have progressed westwards. Quite spectacular. And, sadly, it’s become wetter too. It’s decidedly damp this morning and the satellite pictures … Continue reading →

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Four Yorkshiremen alive and well and working in Austria

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Saddlesaws

Today we started by crossing the Danube. Um, that was yesterday wasn’t it? No, it was definitely today. We crossed the Danube yet again at the very start of the ride, leaving Bratislava and Slovakia in general behind us. This … Continue reading →

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Thank you for your come

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Saddlesaws

Have you ever felt that your life is a stuck record? No? Well neither have I really, but you must admit that one does sometimes experience a good old déjà vu moment. So I am back in Europe to participate … Continue reading →

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Confusions of a solo traveller

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Saddlesaws

I don’t feel lonely. At least not yet anyway. But I am alone. Well sort of. How can one really be alone in the sea of shared human experience that is Heathrow. This is my first visit to the Terminal … Continue reading →

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