I found a bike… and now it’s time…

…to get back in the seat and tour England!

Touring around was never something I found particularly exciting. Aside from a great way to commute, riding a bike for me was more about the social piece. Sharing the trails with friends, flying down mountains laughing…looking at jumps and gaps, talking about how to approach and where to land…with friends! Since mountains are scarce here, bike lanes are plenty, and I have lost my grit, it was time to buy a simple but reliable bike to explore and get to and from places. I also do not have a car so a bike it is. And it’s a lot less money! My plan is to tour southern England, starting with Isle of Wight and South Down National Park, which stretches from Eastbourne to Winchester.

Isle of Wight is a quick ferry ride from here, Portsmouth. In addition there are numerous ferries sailing to France, Spain and Netherlands. With this in mind, perhaps I will jump on the ferry to Netherlands and cycle through Denmark to Sweden in the near future!

I have two more weeks here in England. I’ll continue to enjoy spending time with my daughter, her fiancé and my Kosmos. visit pubs by bike and by foot, before continuing on to Sweden and Norway! This time, I’ll leave by bike behind in England! Next time, I might venture further!