With the Pyrenees in the north rolling down to the great plains of Spain; this is my favourite place to ride and relax

Find out more about this big and beautiful region on Wikipedia:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aragon

An index of all my routes to relax so far:

Basa de la Mora

Autumn in the Pyrenees (Benasque Valley)

I touched the sky! (Ascent of Gallinero from Liri)

The Sahun Pass

11 miles high ☝ (Eastern ascent to Anisclo Canyon)

Always take the high road! (Nerin to Torla with views of Ordesa)


Connecting to Mother Earth through my bare feet

‘Grounding’ or ‘Earthing’ is a therapeutic concept that involves connecting to Mother Earth via our bare feet. This will apparently reconnect our natural magnetic connection to Earth which is lost through shoes, floors, beds and buildings. Which may bring benefits such as a stronger immune system, reduced risk of heart disease and other serious illnesses…

Relax and enjoy today

A short ride up into the quiet Castanesa valley made me realise the importance of relaxing now. By being relaxed I could appreciate every second of every passing moment in all its simplicity. High in the Spanish Pyrenees lies the Castanesa valley. Relatively untouched by tourism or main roads; a journey into this valley seems…

Lomer Keswick MTX walking boots review

A six-month review of a comfortable classic Italian walking boot. Price: £120 The Lomer Keswick MTX walking boot is comfortable, warm and stylish. Made by a respected Italian shoemaker, it is built with both quality leather and expert craftmanship. Longer lasting than any other boot I have known; I really recommend this boot for anyone…