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Now it's running on behalf of my charity, @flightfreeuk.bsky.social. Alastair Humphreys is still the host. There will still be 12 intrepid explorers. The format is still PechaKucha. The difference is it's all flight-free!

In London or watch online. Pls come! www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
January 16, 2026 at 1:17 PM
I'm so excited about this event! You might remember the Night of Adventure, the legendary charity fundraiser where 12 intrepid explorers had just 6mins 40secs to share their story. Well it's back, as a flight-free version 👉
www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...

(This is me speaking at a prev event)
January 16, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Horror: I just learned that a company is developing new supersonic aircraft that could be flying passengers before the end of the decade.

Here's my comment on why that's not a good idea 👇

"The emissions from Concorde are still in the atmosphere today, still impacting our climate."
What do we think about supersonic travel? Yesterday I had the pleasure of talking to Simon Calder, who has been exploring the potential return of supersonic air travel on his podcast this week… | Anna...
What do we think about supersonic travel? Yesterday I had the pleasure of talking to Simon Calder, who has been exploring the potential return of supersonic air travel on his podcast this week. It's...
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January 16, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Ha! Guess it is niche knowledge…
My Mensa member boyfriend did the Mensa mag quiz on me and was ASTOUNDED I knew the answers to these two questions (his strength is more numbers and logic, but still…):

Anyone?

What was the name of Jane Austen’s sister and mother?

What happened in Hyde Park in 1851?

(Is this niche knowledge?!)
January 13, 2026 at 8:29 PM
My Mensa member boyfriend did the Mensa mag quiz on me and was ASTOUNDED I knew the answers to these two questions (his strength is more numbers and logic, but still…):

Anyone?

What was the name of Jane Austen’s sister and mother?

What happened in Hyde Park in 1851?

(Is this niche knowledge?!)
January 13, 2026 at 8:06 PM
I once cycled along a stretch of the Meridian Line: www.annacycles.co.uk/post/meridian

One of my favourite types of rides is following a set route or line, especially if it has historical importance. It doesn't have to be far or exotic – the close-to-home adventures can often be the most profound.
Meridian
A ride during my '52 Bike Rides' project in 2021The marker is easy to find: a plaque set into the pavement. 0º Meridian. Ahead, the road winds lane-like into the fields. Behind, a similar feel. Below,...
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January 9, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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Another book I've finished and enjoyed in the past few days is "Eat Sleep Cycle" by Anna Hughes @annacycles.bsky.social. My review is here:
www.tonyturton.com/eat-sleep-cy...
Eat Sleep Cycle by Anna Hughes – tonyturton.com
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January 6, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Nice to be in such illustrious company! A few years ago this would have said David Bowie and Stephen Hawking as well.

Happy Birthday to me! 🥳
January 8, 2026 at 1:22 PM
My 2025 ‘resolution’ was to read a book a month. I’ve made it (almost) to the end having finished 8 books. 2 days left to speed-read 4 books! 🤪

It was partly to stop me idly scrolling whenever I’m at a loose end, as scrolling is wretched, whereas books take you somewhere else.
Book #8: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Stunningly beautiful and a compelling story from the very first page to the haunting conclusion. I intentionally read it slowly because I didn’t want it to end.
December 30, 2025 at 7:52 AM
What do vegans eat for Christmas? Food, mostly 😉
December 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Last posting day for these to arrive before Christmas is tomorrow! So get your orders in 😊🚲📖🎅🎄
Could be the perfect Christmas present for you or the cyclist in your life?*

Christmas bundles of my books are now available on my website: £15 for two signed books. Order here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

*tinsel not included
December 16, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I wrote this book to share how amazing (and often overlooked) the UK is, and to show you don’t have to go far away to have an adventure. Good timing for Christmas gifts? (You can buy Eat Sleep Cycle and Pedal Power for £15 here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...)
December 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
There’s still time to order Eat Sleep Cycle and Pedal Power before Christmas! I have 300 copies and 200 envelopes under the bed 😳 so get your orders in! 🤶🎁🎄
Could be the perfect Christmas present for you or the cyclist in your life?*

Christmas bundles of my books are now available on my website: £15 for two signed books. Order here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

*tinsel not included
December 12, 2025 at 9:18 AM
9 days left on the Interrail pass sale 🍀
Don't miss this! Honestly, this is my NUMBER ONE tip for affordable train travel.

If you've ever looked at the price of Eurostar and thought, no thanks, I'll fly, you NEED interrail. Trainline will tell you a holiday to Europe by train costs £500+. It doesn't! www.interrail.eu/en/interrail...
December 8, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Cycling around the coast of Britain back in 2011 was a life-changing trip that showed me you don’t need to travel halfway round the world to have an adventure. I wrote the book to inspire others to explore closer to home. You can buy a signed copy here 👇 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Anna Hughes, author
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December 8, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Read these and be inspired to create some fun bike trips in 2026 !
I’ve had a nice little stream of orders for Eat Sleep Cycle and Pedal Power - thank you!! Plenty of time to order before Christmas if you’d like a copy or two… 🚲🎄
Could be the perfect Christmas present for you or the cyclist in your life?*

Christmas bundles of my books are now available on my website: £15 for two signed books. Order here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

*tinsel not included
December 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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I'm enjoying reading my way around the coast with Eat Sleep Cycle.
December 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I’ve had a nice little stream of orders for Eat Sleep Cycle and Pedal Power - thank you!! Plenty of time to order before Christmas if you’d like a copy or two… 🚲🎄
Could be the perfect Christmas present for you or the cyclist in your life?*

Christmas bundles of my books are now available on my website: £15 for two signed books. Order here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

*tinsel not included
December 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Don't miss this! Honestly, this is my NUMBER ONE tip for affordable train travel.

If you've ever looked at the price of Eurostar and thought, no thanks, I'll fly, you NEED interrail. Trainline will tell you a holiday to Europe by train costs £500+. It doesn't! www.interrail.eu/en/interrail...
December 4, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Could be the perfect Christmas present for you or the cyclist in your life?*

Christmas bundles of my books are now available on my website: £15 for two signed books. Order here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

*tinsel not included
December 3, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Arrived home to find a delicious selection of new reading matter.

Thanks, @annacycles.bsky.social and @cyclinguk.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 5:27 PM
There's a sale on interrail passes right now: 25% off. This is my best tip for getting a cheap holiday without flying! Last year we went to Como for £260, this year it was Malaga for £365. You could spent that on Eurostar alone!! www.interrail.eu/en/interrail...
December 1, 2025 at 11:32 AM
This morning’s delightful interaction with a driver: “I hope you die you c***”
I was cycling on this road 👇 He didn’t think I should be there and was absolutely spitting. Why do people get so angry?! (It wasn’t this busy - there were very few cars there at 8.15 this morning)
November 29, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Packaging up the first batch of sales of Eat Sleep Cycle now that the inserts in memory of Tim have arrived.

If you want to buy a copy of the book, you can order it here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

This is how I met Tim in the first place, because he read my book 🩵
November 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM