Steve Silk
@stevesilk66.bsky.social
Author of Go West - London to the Welsh coast by bike. One of six new books to “inspire wonder” according to BBC Travel.
That Ocean Rooms gig was the best - and sweatiest - I’ve ever been to. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'I thought Blur's 1995 Gorleston gig was a hoax,' says paper editor
Blur are riding on the crest of the 1995 Britpop wave when they decide to head off on a seaside tour.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 20, 2025 at 9:35 AM
That Ocean Rooms gig was the best - and sweatiest - I’ve ever been to. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@secondmentions.bsky.social Nepal: “the turmoil-hit Himalayan nation”. @data.ft.com
September 13, 2025 at 7:56 AM
@secondmentions.bsky.social Nepal: “the turmoil-hit Himalayan nation”. @data.ft.com
@secondmentions.bsky.social Morrissey - “the notoriously saturnine frontman”.
September 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
@secondmentions.bsky.social Morrissey - “the notoriously saturnine frontman”.
If you missed last night’s launch of Go West, you might want to dip into the Cycling Europe podcast: youtu.be/FH9VRanrt9M?...
The Cycling Europe Podcast: Episode 090 – Steve Silk Goes West / Gayle Moore Coasts
YouTube video by The Cycling Europe YouTube Channel
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July 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
If you missed last night’s launch of Go West, you might want to dip into the Cycling Europe podcast: youtu.be/FH9VRanrt9M?...
Go West on tour! Thanks to Bookish in Abergavenny and Waterstones in Gloucester, Witney and High Wycombe.
July 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Go West on tour! Thanks to Bookish in Abergavenny and Waterstones in Gloucester, Witney and High Wycombe.
7pm kick off…
We're very excited to be celebrating the launch of @stevesilk66.bsky.social's brilliant new book Go West at @waterstones.bsky.social Norwich next Thursday and would love for you to join us! More info and tickets at the link below, can't wait to see you there 🚵♂️
www.waterstones.com/events/go-we...
www.waterstones.com/events/go-we...
Go West - Book Launch with Steve Silk in conversation with Mike Liggins | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Go West - Book Launch with Steve Silk in conversation with Mike Liggins today.
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July 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
7pm kick off…
The first review for Go West is in:
travellingforbusiness.co.uk/tried-tested...
travellingforbusiness.co.uk/tried-tested...
Go West by Steve Silk: Lycra, Laughter and a Lot of Hills
If the phrase “cycling memoir” makes you reach for your Oyster card, Go West might just change your mind. Steve Silk’s latest two-wheeled escapade - from London to the Welsh coast is less Tour de Fran...
travellingforbusiness.co.uk
June 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The first review for Go West is in:
travellingforbusiness.co.uk/tried-tested...
travellingforbusiness.co.uk/tried-tested...
Jarrolds were great supporters of us local authors, a sad day: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Jarrolds store in Norwich city centre to close book department
The Norfolk company says the decision has been made with a
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June 17, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Jarrolds were great supporters of us local authors, a sad day: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I had better brakes, he had better facial hair. Special portrait of my literary hero Charles G Harper who cycled from London to the Welsh Coast in 1905. I followed in 2023. Go West is published by @summersdalebooks.bsky.social on July 10th.
June 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I had better brakes, he had better facial hair. Special portrait of my literary hero Charles G Harper who cycled from London to the Welsh Coast in 1905. I followed in 2023. Go West is published by @summersdalebooks.bsky.social on July 10th.
A lovely Great North Road story here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cambridgeshire Napoleonic prisoner of war camp to open to public
The historical site was home to about 7,000 French servicemen who were captured some 200 years ago.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 12, 2025 at 8:28 AM
A lovely Great North Road story here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This ad in today’s paper hasn’t dated well.
June 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM
This ad in today’s paper hasn’t dated well.
Not long now…
"A joyous rallying cry for middle-aged coach potatoes everywhere" is how Mike Parker described Go West, our brilliant new book by @stevesilk66.bsky.social 🚵♂️
What better way to celebrate #WorldBicycleDay than with a pre-order so it lands on your doormat next month?! summersdale.com/titles/steve...
What better way to celebrate #WorldBicycleDay than with a pre-order so it lands on your doormat next month?! summersdale.com/titles/steve...
June 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Not long now…
The plan here is to persuade EVERYONE they should be embarking on cycling adventures. So can I convince @mikeliggins.bsky.social?
www.waterstones.com/events/go-we...
www.waterstones.com/events/go-we...
Go West - Book Launch with Steve Silk in conversation with Mike Liggins | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Go West - Book Launch with Steve Silk in conversation with Mike Liggins today.
www.waterstones.com
April 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The plan here is to persuade EVERYONE they should be embarking on cycling adventures. So can I convince @mikeliggins.bsky.social?
www.waterstones.com/events/go-we...
www.waterstones.com/events/go-we...
@robcowen.bsky.social Welcome to the Great North Road club! Can’t wait to get my hands on your book. Am hoping for lots of mentions for our founding father:
April 15, 2025 at 8:26 AM
@robcowen.bsky.social Welcome to the Great North Road club! Can’t wait to get my hands on your book. Am hoping for lots of mentions for our founding father:
Good value on Amazon atm. #Getthebikeout
April 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Good value on Amazon atm. #Getthebikeout
I was a keyworker during the Covid lockdown five years ago. I took one photo every day in and around Norwich as a journal of those strange days. flic.kr/s/aHsmM6LDgb
Covid 19 - One photo every day
Day by day
flic.kr
March 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I was a keyworker during the Covid lockdown five years ago. I took one photo every day in and around Norwich as a journal of those strange days. flic.kr/s/aHsmM6LDgb
My new favourite bike cafe: Lola in The Hague.
March 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
My new favourite bike cafe: Lola in The Hague.
Go West gets its final proofread. Nearly there after a happy three year labour of love.
February 19, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Go West gets its final proofread. Nearly there after a happy three year labour of love.
Thanks Mandy! The follow up is due out in July. (Again, no effort from you required…)
Really enjoyed 'The Great North Road' by Steve Silk. I felt transported, enjoyed learning about the towns along the route and almost felt like I was riding along, but without any effort. Great work @stevesilk66.bsky.social - I'm looking forward to the next tour 😀
February 14, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Thanks Mandy! The follow up is due out in July. (Again, no effort from you required…)
Some great recommendations here:
The Best Adventure and Travel Books - Experts' Pick
The Best Adventure and Travel Books - Experts' Pick
A hand-picked selection of expedition literature from experts in the world of adventure.
buff.ly
February 12, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Some great recommendations here:
Bikes and pedestrians only? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Snake Pass: Could famous driving road close to cars?
It is known as one of the most scenic and famous driving roads, but could Snake Pass close to cars?
www.bbc.co.uk
February 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Bikes and pedestrians only? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Really enjoying this book. How things are SO different on the other side of the North Sea.
January 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Really enjoying this book. How things are SO different on the other side of the North Sea.