Chopper's Travel Stories Blog
In the Autumn of 2025, I cycled 1000km, from Lake Geneva in Switzerland, over the Alps and down through Rhone-Alpes, Provence and Occitanie. My ride took me down to, and along the Mediterranean coast and then west towards the border with Spain and the Pyrenees. It was a great cycle, firstly with friends and then solo beyond Alpe d’Huez to Carcassonne. Come with me, from the mountains to the coast, through some of France’s greatest scenery. Click above to follow the adventure…
A 3000 mile cycle race across the USA. Join Team Breathe America as we battle other teams on a coast to coast adventure from California to New Jersey “The Worlds Toughest Bicycle Race”
When working in India, it would be criminal to languish in the hotel every evening. I made the most of the opportunity to explore and became a movie star for an hour.
A birthday trip away provided a great opportunity for exploring by foot and by bike. But I didn’t realise it was a big weekend for Budapest as I shared my birthday with some key dates,
It is difficult to write anything about Venice that has not been said before; “Venice is Eternity Itself”, said Joseph Brodsky. To some extent that is true, but on the occasion of my birthday, I thought it would be nice to take my dad for a bit of bonding time. What could possibly go wrong?
However familiar you are with a city, it can be completely different at night. Join me for a walk along the Thames amongst the reflections and light
Imagine you are working somewhere new for a few days. Would you watch TV in a hotel or go out exploring? I was in Glasgow for a few days so took advantage of Brompton cycle hire to get out on 2 wheels each evening. Join me as I cycle around this great city!
