Thoughts Edgelands: neither here nor there I’m no lover of cities, yet I'm drawn to edgelands – those transitional spaces that are neither urban nor rural.
Thoughts Walking has become a radical act Choose to walk and you're resisting pressure to conform and embracing a mode of transport that is free – in more ways than one.
Thoughts Land access rights in England are wrong Around 92% of land in England is off-limits to the general public and where rights of way do exist, cyclists can only ride around 20% of them.
Thoughts The lost art of getting lost Why should you always have to know where you are, and where you’re going?
Thoughts The magic of cycling at night Until recently I didn’t see the appeal of riding at night, but I’m increasingly drawn to venturing out after hours.
Thoughts Goodbye to all that: when a child outgrows their bike We’ve just sold G’s bike. It’s not the first one he’s outgrown, and it won’t be the last. Yet it marks a moment in the journey through his childhood.
Thoughts The joy of towpath gravel With no proper infrastructure or access rights in England, I have to get creative when planning traffic-free rides.