Here is a review of the Lead Out Cycling Handlebar Bag and the Ride Wallet. Both compact and stylish products are produced by Lead Out, based in Los Angeles, and are suitable for any cycling adventure. From Commuting to work or those longer adventure rides. Read on to find out more.
Read MoreThe Book of the Alps – the wonderfully illustrated book about the Alps.
It consists of 290 pages with over 1000 illustrations, graphics, and maps on geography, sports, history, culture, climate, environment and much more. It allows you to understand the Alps like never before—a fantastic book created in cooperation with the Alpine clubs of Germany, Austria, and South Tyrol. Read on to find out more.
Autumn is my favourite season, and what a spectacular season Autumn is. Before the cold, dark, bleak winter days eventually start, there is always one last hurrah to be had by nature and something that can be enjoyed by all. Read on to find out more about Autumn in the Netherlands.
Read MoreAs a keen runner, the attraction of Trail running is slowly, becoming such a valuable overall experience to my overall health and body, and it is one such adventure that is starting to give my road running exploits a run for their money. Read to find to more of the key benefits Trail running can offer.
Read MoreAs humans, we continue to rely upon the sun for energy sources, the earth for our food source, the trees for air, and water for drinking. Sadly, in today’s modern world and as we go about our busy daily lives, it is easy to take the water, air, and plants found all around us for granted. Regularly using and developing the practice of mindfulness begins to take us off autopilot and allows us to start to take stock of our lives. In turn, we begin to experience the present moment and, start to give gratitude for all the elements from the natural world that are continually here to support our daily lives.
Read MoreThe Craft Cadence waterproof handlebar bag is the perfect bag that will complement other bags in the Craft Cadence range, like the waterproof backpack, or it can be used as the ideal standalone feature. It will pack all your essentials inside and keep them perfectly dry out on the daily commute.
Read MoreAt 30-litres in size, the Craft Cadence IPX5 fully waterproof backpack is perfect for daily cycle commuters and enjoy outdoor enthusiast who loves being outdoors in the rain and bad weather. It is robust, lightweight and stylish in its design and comfortable even when full. Read on to find out more in this review.
Read MoreCraft Cadence produces an excellent range of all round cycling products specifically designed for daily cycle commuters. In collaboration with Craft Cadence, I had the chance to use one of their new cycling jerseys out on my regular commute. Read on to find out what I thought of this impressive ‘KOM’ Cycling Jersey.
Read MoreI was approached by the Midden-Delfland Vereniging to write a short extract of writing about my daily Cycle commute to work through the beautiful natural space of the Midden-Delfland in Zuid Holland Netherlands. Read on to find out more.
Read MoreAs part of my educational background and a key focus on the Outdoors and Outdoor Learning, I have been lucky enough to run several outdoor workshops for schools, adults and other education providers. My most recent workshop highlighted to others the significant potential and possibilities of taking learning into the outdoors.
Read MoreHere is the fourth list of ideas in my series of Creative Writing prompts. The purpose of these writing prompts is to encourage both children and adults to get outside, be inspired by their natural surroundings and start writing. This time our focus is Earth Day, which is celebrated on 22nd April.
Read MoreHere is the third list of ideas in my series of Creative Writing prompts. The purpose of these writing prompts is to encourage both children and adults to get outside, be inspired by their natural surroundings and start writing. This time our focus is the Sea.
Read MoreThe last 12 months have been a challenging time for us all. Restrictions to our freedom to travel to destinations near and far, the opportunity to visit our friends and family and the chance to enjoy many of the hobbies and pastimes we are so used to do free from any form of obstacles have been temporarily taken away from us. Now is the time to get back to nature? Read on to find out more.
Read MoreRiding my bike as much as I do gives me a great deal of time to think about life and, indeed, the question of why I spend so much time out on my bike? As a result, of these moments of contemplation, I have decided to collect a few of my musings direct from the saddle and share them here.
Read MoreSpending time in nature can be hugely beneficial for all children; it can aid their development in a wide variety of ways. It can offer calm, a place to learn and enjoy outdoor activities. It is not something so commonly done in our modern world, so here are a few reasons why you should get outdoors and make the most of your natural surroundings.
Read MoreOutdoor residentials are vitally important for any child's well-being and educational development. In this post, I look at the effects of the COVID Pandemic and what impact this has had on residential visits overall and the importance of making sure they become an integral part of our school curriculum once things return to normal.
Read MoreThe weather in the Netherlands is often nothing to write home about, but when the temperatures drop, and the snow begins to fall, the unique landscape of the Netherlands can take on an exciting and wondrous form. When the snow and ice arrives, the landscape is transformed into a Winter Wonderland.
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