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Two summers ago I crossed paths with a boat called the Phyllis May on the Thames. Once I’d moored up I jumped on my bike and caught up with it downriver, and had a chat with the owners at the lock. By coincidence I was reading Narrow Dog at the time. It wasn’t the same boat, but a replacement after…
Narrowdog to Carcassonne by Terry Darlington. This has personal resonance with me because I have cycled/sailed a lot of the waterways he talks about, including the Channel (tho not on my own narrowboat - are you mad?)
Took 3 attempts to read but loved it. Unusual style of writing. Wonderful poetry.
Took 3 attempts to read but loved it. Unusual style of writing. Wonderful poetry.
November 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Two summers ago I crossed paths with a boat called the Phyllis May on the Thames. Once I’d moored up I jumped on my bike and caught up with it downriver, and had a chat with the owners at the lock. By coincidence I was reading Narrow Dog at the time. It wasn’t the same boat, but a replacement after…
I'm currently in Glasgow where the poetry and romance of Scotland has caught me. Can't help but reminisce about past trips.
I started writing a book in 2021 and have never finished it. Perhaps one day I will. In the meantime, I'm publishing the chapters (the finished ones) on my website.
Here's the next one: the story of when I cycled the Three Peaks with my brother-in-law.
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Here's the next one: the story of when I cycled the Three Peaks with my brother-in-law.
www.annacycles.co.uk/post/three-p...
Three Peaks
In July 2021 I cycled the Three Peaks with my brother-in-law. When I say that, people think I mean cycling up the mountains. But Three Peaks by Bike means hiking up the highest peaks in England, Scotl...
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October 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I'm currently in Glasgow where the poetry and romance of Scotland has caught me. Can't help but reminisce about past trips.
I started writing a book in 2021 and have never finished it. Perhaps one day I will. In the meantime, I'm publishing the chapters (the finished ones) on my website.
Here's the next one: the story of when I cycled the Three Peaks with my brother-in-law.
www.annacycles.co.uk/post/three-p...
Here's the next one: the story of when I cycled the Three Peaks with my brother-in-law.
www.annacycles.co.uk/post/three-p...
Three Peaks
In July 2021 I cycled the Three Peaks with my brother-in-law. When I say that, people think I mean cycling up the mountains. But Three Peaks by Bike means hiking up the highest peaks in England, Scotl...
www.annacycles.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I started writing a book in 2021 and have never finished it. Perhaps one day I will. In the meantime, I'm publishing the chapters (the finished ones) on my website.
Here's the next one: the story of when I cycled the Three Peaks with my brother-in-law.
www.annacycles.co.uk/post/three-p...
Here's the next one: the story of when I cycled the Three Peaks with my brother-in-law.
www.annacycles.co.uk/post/three-p...
I'm coming to Bristol next week for the Ride for Tim event. Please rsvp on Facebook if you're coming so I can send updates: fb.me/e/3zPGGTfPA It would be wonderful to see lots of people there to pay tribute to Tim and celebrate our LEJOG ride 💙
October 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I'm coming to Bristol next week for the Ride for Tim event. Please rsvp on Facebook if you're coming so I can send updates: fb.me/e/3zPGGTfPA It would be wonderful to see lots of people there to pay tribute to Tim and celebrate our LEJOG ride 💙
Book #6: Lessons in Chemistry, pictured where I finished it: on the train home from Malaga.
Really fun, once I got over the outrageous tragedy the author subjects our heroine to near the start! I enjoyed it so much I read the ending multiple times and thought of little else for days afterwards.
Really fun, once I got over the outrageous tragedy the author subjects our heroine to near the start! I enjoyed it so much I read the ending multiple times and thought of little else for days afterwards.
October 27, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Book #6: Lessons in Chemistry, pictured where I finished it: on the train home from Malaga.
Really fun, once I got over the outrageous tragedy the author subjects our heroine to near the start! I enjoyed it so much I read the ending multiple times and thought of little else for days afterwards.
Really fun, once I got over the outrageous tragedy the author subjects our heroine to near the start! I enjoyed it so much I read the ending multiple times and thought of little else for days afterwards.
Just been catching the last gasp of summer with a trip (by rail of course) to Malaga. I thought I’d said goodbye to my summer clothes but it was 30 degrees in Malaga! The best part of rail travel is that this was also a holiday in Barcelona, Madrid and Girona 🇪🇸
October 25, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Just been catching the last gasp of summer with a trip (by rail of course) to Malaga. I thought I’d said goodbye to my summer clothes but it was 30 degrees in Malaga! The best part of rail travel is that this was also a holiday in Barcelona, Madrid and Girona 🇪🇸
We will also be holding an event in Bristol, the following week: Thursday 6th November. Me, Lorenzo and Mark will be sharing the story of our LEJOG ride in memory of @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social, and we'll also be joined by someone from Sustrans. Everyone welcome 💙 fb.me/e/3zPGGTfPA
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October 24, 2025 at 10:50 AM
We will also be holding an event in Bristol, the following week: Thursday 6th November. Me, Lorenzo and Mark will be sharing the story of our LEJOG ride in memory of @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social, and we'll also be joined by someone from Sustrans. Everyone welcome 💙 fb.me/e/3zPGGTfPA
Next Wednesday I'm coming up to Edinburgh to talk about the LEJOG ride we did in memory of @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social. Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social is also going to be there, talking about mental health and suicide prevention. Please come if you can and share 🙏 fb.me/e/6IrqxMFSX
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October 24, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Next Wednesday I'm coming up to Edinburgh to talk about the LEJOG ride we did in memory of @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social. Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social is also going to be there, talking about mental health and suicide prevention. Please come if you can and share 🙏 fb.me/e/6IrqxMFSX
Book no.5: Zero Altitude by Helen Coffey. I started it ages ago and finally read to the heart-warming end. This one’s a personal one for me: a travel writer I persuaded to quit flying with the @flightfreeuk.bsky.social challenge. Fabulous read from a wonderful travel writer - quite proud really.
October 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Book no.5: Zero Altitude by Helen Coffey. I started it ages ago and finally read to the heart-warming end. This one’s a personal one for me: a travel writer I persuaded to quit flying with the @flightfreeuk.bsky.social challenge. Fabulous read from a wonderful travel writer - quite proud really.
It's on 29th October at Edinburgh Quaker Meeting House at 6.45pm. If you live in Edinburgh or nearby, please come along and please share widely.
While it's heartbreaking to have said goodbye to Tim, we want to continue his legacy as best as possible, by sharing stories of cycling and mental health.
While it's heartbreaking to have said goodbye to Tim, we want to continue his legacy as best as possible, by sharing stories of cycling and mental health.
Looking forward to being back in Edinburgh at the end of the month to share the story of our Ride for Tim. We're also hearing from @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social and the charity Health in Mind.
If you're coming, details are on FB fb.me/e/6IrqxMFSX - pls click 'attending' or 'interested' for updates.
If you're coming, details are on FB fb.me/e/6IrqxMFSX - pls click 'attending' or 'interested' for updates.
October 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
It's on 29th October at Edinburgh Quaker Meeting House at 6.45pm. If you live in Edinburgh or nearby, please come along and please share widely.
While it's heartbreaking to have said goodbye to Tim, we want to continue his legacy as best as possible, by sharing stories of cycling and mental health.
While it's heartbreaking to have said goodbye to Tim, we want to continue his legacy as best as possible, by sharing stories of cycling and mental health.
Looking forward to being back in Edinburgh at the end of the month to share the story of our Ride for Tim. We're also hearing from @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social and the charity Health in Mind.
If you're coming, details are on FB fb.me/e/6IrqxMFSX - pls click 'attending' or 'interested' for updates.
If you're coming, details are on FB fb.me/e/6IrqxMFSX - pls click 'attending' or 'interested' for updates.
October 12, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Looking forward to being back in Edinburgh at the end of the month to share the story of our Ride for Tim. We're also hearing from @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social and the charity Health in Mind.
If you're coming, details are on FB fb.me/e/6IrqxMFSX - pls click 'attending' or 'interested' for updates.
If you're coming, details are on FB fb.me/e/6IrqxMFSX - pls click 'attending' or 'interested' for updates.
I’m sure I’m not the only person who makes a NY resolution to read more. Failing miserably at the one-per-month aim - only four so far! But I have quite a few half-started, so I could still make it…
Fourth book so far this year: Still Life by Sarah Winman. After a slow start I was absolutely captivated by the story and the writing. Makes me want to go to Florence at once! (by train of course).
October 12, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I’m sure I’m not the only person who makes a NY resolution to read more. Failing miserably at the one-per-month aim - only four so far! But I have quite a few half-started, so I could still make it…
I didn't realise, it's #WorldMentalHealthDay.
Tim was an absolute top bloke. Wise, funny, clever, passionate, and a bit silly. He was also extremely open and honest about his struggles. His story resonated with so many people. It's so important to speak about mental health, if only to help others.
Tim was an absolute top bloke. Wise, funny, clever, passionate, and a bit silly. He was also extremely open and honest about his struggles. His story resonated with so many people. It's so important to speak about mental health, if only to help others.
On 29th October we're holding an event in Edinburgh about the Ride for Tim. There will also be talks from mental health charity Health in Mind, and Nick Ray @lifeafloat.bsky.social. All details here – all welcome 💙 fb.me/e/6IrqxMFSX
October 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I didn't realise, it's #WorldMentalHealthDay.
Tim was an absolute top bloke. Wise, funny, clever, passionate, and a bit silly. He was also extremely open and honest about his struggles. His story resonated with so many people. It's so important to speak about mental health, if only to help others.
Tim was an absolute top bloke. Wise, funny, clever, passionate, and a bit silly. He was also extremely open and honest about his struggles. His story resonated with so many people. It's so important to speak about mental health, if only to help others.
And if you're in Bristol, we'll be there the following week, 6th November.
The events are a chance to celebrate Tim and cycling, and reflect on the challenges of living with Bipolar disorder. Please come if you can 🙏
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The events are a chance to celebrate Tim and cycling, and reflect on the challenges of living with Bipolar disorder. Please come if you can 🙏
fb.me/e/3zPGGTfPA
October 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM
And if you're in Bristol, we'll be there the following week, 6th November.
The events are a chance to celebrate Tim and cycling, and reflect on the challenges of living with Bipolar disorder. Please come if you can 🙏
fb.me/e/3zPGGTfPA
The events are a chance to celebrate Tim and cycling, and reflect on the challenges of living with Bipolar disorder. Please come if you can 🙏
fb.me/e/3zPGGTfPA
On 29th October we're holding an event in Edinburgh about the Ride for Tim. There will also be talks from mental health charity Health in Mind, and Nick Ray @lifeafloat.bsky.social. All details here – all welcome 💙 fb.me/e/6IrqxMFSX
October 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM
On 29th October we're holding an event in Edinburgh about the Ride for Tim. There will also be talks from mental health charity Health in Mind, and Nick Ray @lifeafloat.bsky.social. All details here – all welcome 💙 fb.me/e/6IrqxMFSX
6th November, Ride for Tim event in Bristol. Please come if you can. It's a chance to share the story of the memorial LEJOG and talk a bit about mental health and cycling. All welcome. Pls click 'attending' on this if you can come! fb.me/e/3zPGGTfPA
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September 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
6th November, Ride for Tim event in Bristol. Please come if you can. It's a chance to share the story of the memorial LEJOG and talk a bit about mental health and cycling. All welcome. Pls click 'attending' on this if you can come! fb.me/e/3zPGGTfPA
It was #WorldSuicidePreventionDay2025 on Wednesday and I was thinking about Tim all day. If he were still here, Tim would surely have posted something honest and inspiring. I wanted to do the same but it's not so easy when your friend has gone. So instead here's just a lovely memory.
Reflecting on what has been a pretty crazy year. As well as the Georgia trip for work, I also was very fortunate to spend the summer cycling round Morocco. My ride started and finished in Tangier, and took in the Atlas mountains, the Sahara Desert, and the Atlantic coast amongst many other places 🇲🇦❤️
September 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
It was #WorldSuicidePreventionDay2025 on Wednesday and I was thinking about Tim all day. If he were still here, Tim would surely have posted something honest and inspiring. I wanted to do the same but it's not so easy when your friend has gone. So instead here's just a lovely memory.
If you're in Edinburgh (or thereabouts) I've planned a Ride for Tim event on 29th October. Would be wonderful to see you there. Presentations about the ride & mental health from me, Health in Mind and Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social fb.me/e/6IrqxMFSX All welcome 💙
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September 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
If you're in Edinburgh (or thereabouts) I've planned a Ride for Tim event on 29th October. Would be wonderful to see you there. Presentations about the ride & mental health from me, Health in Mind and Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social fb.me/e/6IrqxMFSX All welcome 💙
Why the hell is BBC Radio 4 playing a clip of Nigel Farage slamming Angela Rayner for not paying enough tax?? What??
September 5, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Why the hell is BBC Radio 4 playing a clip of Nigel Farage slamming Angela Rayner for not paying enough tax?? What??
We're holding an event in Edinburgh (also Bristol – details to follow) to celebrate the ride and talk about the really important topic of mental health. 29th October, 7pm, Quaker Meeting house. Please come if you can. All welcome.
Details on Facebook here: fb.me/e/6IrqxMFSX
Details on Facebook here: fb.me/e/6IrqxMFSX
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September 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We're holding an event in Edinburgh (also Bristol – details to follow) to celebrate the ride and talk about the really important topic of mental health. 29th October, 7pm, Quaker Meeting house. Please come if you can. All welcome.
Details on Facebook here: fb.me/e/6IrqxMFSX
Details on Facebook here: fb.me/e/6IrqxMFSX
Well done @zackpolanski.bsky.social 👏
Congratulations to the newly elected Leader of the Green Party of England & Wales, @zackpolanski.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Well done @zackpolanski.bsky.social 👏
Still got a few of these left - let me know if you would like one. Yours in return for a donation to the fundraiser! givewheel.com/fundraising/...
August 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Still got a few of these left - let me know if you would like one. Yours in return for a donation to the fundraiser! givewheel.com/fundraising/...
Reflections on the ride:
"It’s hard coming off an adventure. For so long you’ve had a purpose, and when that purpose is over, it’s easy to think, now what? I wonder if that’s what overwhelmed Tim in the end: his adventures were his therapy... timcyclesthecoast.com/2025/08/24/d...
"It’s hard coming off an adventure. For so long you’ve had a purpose, and when that purpose is over, it’s easy to think, now what? I wonder if that’s what overwhelmed Tim in the end: his adventures were his therapy... timcyclesthecoast.com/2025/08/24/d...
Day 20: Melvich to John o’ Groats
The first sign for John o’ Groats Not long after setting off we pass a NC500 sign for John o’ Groats – the first time we’ve seen our ultimate destination on a road sign. It feels wild that we…
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August 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Reflections on the ride:
"It’s hard coming off an adventure. For so long you’ve had a purpose, and when that purpose is over, it’s easy to think, now what? I wonder if that’s what overwhelmed Tim in the end: his adventures were his therapy... timcyclesthecoast.com/2025/08/24/d...
"It’s hard coming off an adventure. For so long you’ve had a purpose, and when that purpose is over, it’s easy to think, now what? I wonder if that’s what overwhelmed Tim in the end: his adventures were his therapy... timcyclesthecoast.com/2025/08/24/d...
Nearly at £7k on the Ride for Tim fundraiser. I'd love to reach £10k if possible – please support the charities if you can! We are raising money for @mind.org.uk, @sustrans.bsky.social and @flightfreeuk.bsky.social, all charities Tim supported: givewheel.com/fundraising/...
Ride for Tim
In January 2025, our friend Tim McKenna lost his battle with his mental health and took his life. He was a wonderful man, friend and father, and was an inspiration to many, through his cycling adventu...
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August 27, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Nearly at £7k on the Ride for Tim fundraiser. I'd love to reach £10k if possible – please support the charities if you can! We are raising money for @mind.org.uk, @sustrans.bsky.social and @flightfreeuk.bsky.social, all charities Tim supported: givewheel.com/fundraising/...
We’ve been craving a Sunday roast for the past three weeks, so now I’m back home here it is. And in honour of Tim there’s a full roast garlic bulb in there 🧄
(This is what vegans eat for Sunday roast: all the trimmings, plus a carrot and cashew nut roast)
(This is what vegans eat for Sunday roast: all the trimmings, plus a carrot and cashew nut roast)
August 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
We’ve been craving a Sunday roast for the past three weeks, so now I’m back home here it is. And in honour of Tim there’s a full roast garlic bulb in there 🧄
(This is what vegans eat for Sunday roast: all the trimmings, plus a carrot and cashew nut roast)
(This is what vegans eat for Sunday roast: all the trimmings, plus a carrot and cashew nut roast)