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

The lakes loop in late October
GravelOctober 19, 2026

The lakes loop in late October

Firm tracks, empty campsites and an apple cake worth the detour.

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.

A quiet night ride through the old town
CityApril 25, 2026

A quiet night ride through the old town

Twenty kilometres, no plan, one stop for chips.