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Long weekends on two wheels
A cycling journal

Long weekends on two wheels

Gravel routes, mountain passes and the coffee stops in between. Written down so I can ride them again.

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The lakes loop in late October
GravelOctober 19, 2026 · 5 min

The lakes loop in late October

Firm tracks, empty campsites and an apple cake worth the detour. I rode it clockwise this time, which puts the long sandy stretch at the start while the legs are fresh. Last year I hit it at kilometre 80 and walked half of…

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Forty-eight hairpins before breakfast
ClimbsAugust 30, 2026

Forty-eight hairpins before breakfast

Starting at five is the only way to have the pass to yourself.

Coast gravel and a headwind lesson
CoastJune 14, 2026

Coast gravel and a headwind lesson

Check the wind before choosing direction. I knew this. I did not do it.

Vineyard roads in May
GravelMay 9, 2026

Vineyard roads in May

White gravel, cypress trees and the best-kept secret in route planning: farm roads.

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Gravel

Gravel

Forest roads and farm tracks
Climbs

Climbs

Passes worth suffering for
Coast

Coast

Wind, salt and fish shacks
City

City

Night rides and short loops
Tom Keller
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I'm Tom.

I work a desk job and spend weekends on a steel gravel bike, usually 60–120 km and usually slower than I planned. These are the routes worth repeating.

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From the archive

A quiet night ride through the old town

A quiet night ride through the old town

April 25, 2026