The Ravenous Rambler on the Tour de France

Tour de France
Originally uploaded by Mr_Chips
No, not me – my cycling is not up to it but the tour did go right past our Gîte.  They closed the road from 11.00am so we camped out at the gate with a cup of coffee and a book to read. At first, all was quiet on this [...]

Hambleden shop Review

St Mary’s Church, Hambleden
Originally uploaded by Mr_Chips

Out on one of my bike rides, the Ravenous Rambler stopped at the Hambleden shop for tea. The village is one of those quintessential English villages. A dog sleeps in the middle of the road, there is a an old well by the tree in the centre of the [...]

London to Brighton Cycle Ride

London to Brighton Cycle Ride
Originally uploaded by Mr_Chips
The Ravenous Rambler is feeling tired and stiff. On Sunday 15th June he cycled all the way from London to Brighton for Heart Foundation.
It was an early start to get to Clapham for 6am. There were crowds of people there. People queuing for the loo, last minute [...]