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Russia to Spain Tour Leg 26 – London to Stonehenge to Portsmouth
After deciding not to cheat to skip France, I had to cycle to the south of England and take the ferry to La Harve, France. It brought me visit the most spectacular place I longed to visit in the whole England, that is Stonehenge. Riding from London to Stonehenge takes 2 days, it is along… Read More Russia to Spain Tour Leg 26 – London to Stonehenge to Portsmouth
Russia to Spain Tour Leg 25 – Leicester to London
This leg I am going to continuously bump into old and new friends, after visiting Greg in Leicester, the next stop was Andy’s home in Rugby. I visited them in early September and promised his 2 daughters to come back and see them again when I am on the way back. Although it was a… Read More Russia to Spain Tour Leg 25 – Leicester to London
Russia to Spain Tour Leg 24 – Leeds to Manchester to Leicester
Most of the time in the UK, GPS directs me to National Cycle Routes, which you might end up in a muddy path full of thorns. Some routes are good though, but now I would rather avoid going there, I would navigate myself through “A” roads. You cannot ride on “M” road which are motorways.… Read More Russia to Spain Tour Leg 24 – Leeds to Manchester to Leicester
Russia to Spain Tour Leg 23 – Edinburgh to Newcastle to Leeds
I was grateful to have such caring hosts in Edinburgh, Warren even rode with me to East Linton under the rain. I will never forget all the things I learnt from this couple, once I settle down a bit in Spain, I will definitely upgrade my gears and tell people the difference on this blog!… Read More Russia to Spain Tour Leg 23 – Edinburgh to Newcastle to Leeds
Russia to Spain Tour Leg 22 – St Andrew to Edinburgh
The way leaving St Andrew I had to travel the same way back, but it was nice to enjoy the view of Lomond Hills Regional Park again, except the climbing. The day was so sunny that I could feel the sunshine the whole way. Passing through Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy, I reached the coastal line. Kirkcaldy… Read More Russia to Spain Tour Leg 22 – St Andrew to Edinburgh
Russia to Spain Tour Leg 19 – Dublin to Wicklow, to Belfast
After catching a bus from Kilkenny to Dublin, Ron stayed for a few more nights and we went to different pubs with our friend Christian’s parents. We love the live music that is played in traditional Irish pub! The next day I made a HUGE decision, to CUT my HAIR! I have kept my hair… Read More Russia to Spain Tour Leg 19 – Dublin to Wicklow, to Belfast
Russia to Spain Tour Leg 16 – Rugby to Chester and the way to Holyhead
From Rugby to Chester it is around 160km and I would rather make it into 2 days. The first day passing the second largest city Birmingham, and I stopped at Newport, camping at the cricket stadium for a night. Next day it supposed to be a nice ride to Chester, beautiful weather, not so tough… Read More Russia to Spain Tour Leg 16 – Rugby to Chester and the way to Holyhead