Warning: This article is a shameless attempt to get you to buy one of my books for Christmas. I published my second book earlier this year – With the Sun on Our Right – about the... Read more
My friend Kate Rawles, author of The Carbon Cycle, is in the process of writing her second book (details here). While doing so, she has been reading mine. And that prompted her to ask about... Read more
Laura and I have contributed a chapter to a new book. It’s called ‘The Kindness of Strangers: Travel stories that make your heart grow’ You can buy it here on Amazon. The book has been publi... Read more
As well as enjoying the drama of England’s progress through the group and knock-out stages of the World Cup, it’s also reminding me of where I was this time four years ago: cycli... Read more
After two years of focussed work, I have recently finished writing my second book: With the Sun on Our Right. It has been a greater ordeal than my first book. That is partly because of the n... Read more
Many people reading this will know that, a few years ago, I set off to cycle around the world. What fewer will know is that the trip almost never happened due to issues with my mental health... Read more
In a week’s time I will be sending my book to a printer. I will get several hundred paperbacks delivered to my house, I will sell them on my website and I will post them to customers myself.... Read more
I am delighted, and a little bit nervous, to announce that my new book – With the Sun on Our Right – is now available for pre-order. Click here to order your copy now ➜ Orders placed now wil... Read more
My book about about cycling around the world is almost finished. However, I still need to decide what goes on the cover, and that’s where you can help. I’ve made a shortlist of f... Read more
In less than two months, my book about cycling around the world – With The Sun On Our Right – will be on sale. After working on it for over two years, that feels hard to believe.... Read more
My book about cycling around the world is on track for publication in May. I first started writing it back in 2015 but have been working on it seriously for the last 18 months. I have to fit... Read more
This is a brief guide to desert carts: wheeled trailers that you can fill with supplies and drag across a desert. Cars, camels and carts I like to think that there are three options for haul... Read more
