Anyone interested in London-Wales-London in 2026 should google the website, as entries open this weekend, and spaces will soon sell out.
I loved, no, absolutely adored it earlier this year. It was that perfect blend of nervous anticipation, the camaraderie of familiar & new friends, landmarks, landscapes, crafty beer stops, perfect temperatures and glorious weather that made it my best ever day on a bike, without question.
Even some initial discomfort and confidence wobbles were soon behind me, and only made the achievement still sweeter when I finally rolled over the finish line, nearly 24 hours after starting.
Those happy memories kept me grinning like an idiot for weeks; and i wonder if another go could ever recapture those feelings. So tempting....