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The Lancashire Cycleway
We cycled the Lancashire Cycleway 27-29 August 2022 On the first day we met at UCLan Arena and started our tour just after 8.00am. Cycling to Kirkham, Wrea Green and through Weeton we had fairly flat views of the Blackpool tower to the west and the hills we were going to tackle to the north…
The Way of The Roses
This is a great reminder of the Way of the Roses tour. We’re so glad that Ruth enjoyed it. We love all of those photos.
Coasts and Castles 2022
Coasts and Castles was Atalanta Adventure’s first tour of 2022; a tour that we have previously successfully organised as Total Womens Awesome Tours. This tours starts on the coast in Tynemouth. As it heads north it hugs the spectacular Northumberland coast up to Berwick-Upon-Tweed before going inland over the English-Scottish border towards Galashiels and then…
Am I to old to learn to cycle?
No, its never too late to try out cycling and there are lots of new groups popping up across the UK in local communities to encourage women who are new to cycling to try out bikes, including E-bikes. There is a great story here about a group of women who had never learned to cycle…
Am I Fit Enough to Tour?
Cycle touring is exciting and challenging but without the fitness it will be hell. I know that some people do build up their touring gradually on a very long tour, and this is possible, but it may also mean that you’ll be doing quite short rides initially. It could also mean without the miles and…
What Gear Do I need for Touring?
A question frequently asked ‘Do I need a tourer for touring?’ No, not necessarily. There are advantages to tourers Designed to carry a heavy load. Long wheel-base to more stable Multiple hand position The geometry means that it’s more upright. It is possible to make a few adaptations to your bicycle to make it easier…
Way of the Roses
The Way of the Roses, a beautiful scenic coast to coast in the North of England. The route explore the cultural heritage many towns and cities of the red rose county of Lancashire and the white rose county of Yorkshire. The route as you are no doubt fully aware is names after the War of…
Cycling in Somerset
Axbridge in Somerset is on the Sustrans cycle route, the Strawberry Line. It is also within easy cycling distance of Wells, Burnam on Sea and the spectacular Cheddar Gorge. This tour is fixed base with three nights spent in an Air BnB in Axbridge. The accommodation is a very large coach house with plenty of…
Pedalling in Provence
Mont Ventoux can be viewed from anywhere in Provence, it does dominate the local landscape and is a ride that is highly recommended on this tour. The tour is self-guided, so plenty of opportunities to go off the beaten track and discover new adventures. France is a cycle friendly country, be prepared for the cheers…
Lancashire Cycleway 2 nights: The Northern Loop 120 miles 3 days (Friday to Sun)
The glorious and challenging Northern Loop of the Lancashire Cycleway haven’t yet daunted the women who have completed this tour since 2013. Starting out in Preston at Broughton crossroads, and heading first to the small market town of Kirkham the route covers several parts of the undulating Lancashire countryside. The small country roads and paths…
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