Mud Island Adventures and Training

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26/07/2023

First Erg session in two years HR a little higher than I was aiming for but that’s what I get for chasing a time 😂

04/06/2023

Well! That was an experience! Great British Escapades, North and South Downs (and everything in between) is done! 488km of tarmac, grass, chalk, single-track, sand. You name it, we rode it, or pushed it. So many ups and downs.

I'll post more when I've had time to process and sleep!

31/05/2023

Once again, our Live Tracking will be provided by Map My Tracks

The link for tracking is here -

https://www.mapmytracks.com/events/great-british-escapades-north--south-downs-june-20231/race/great-british-escapades-north--south-downs-june-2023

31/05/2023

With less than 24 hrs to go before the start of The Great British Escapade, I have to wonder what I've signed up for! I've prepared pretty well over the last few months and I'm feeling confident that I'll at least make the distance inside the 74 hour cutoff. What an adventure this is going to be!

If you fancy tracking my, and everyone else's, progress this weekend, you can check it out via .cc as well as through (links in bio).

28/05/2023

It's just a few days now till the start of North and South Downs epic! Last week I put myself to the test on a 'through the night' 200km ride in the New Forest. I've got to say, I felt pretty good! So with the training being tapered over the last week or so, I'm now raring to get started on my first ultra bikepacking event.

The bike has had a full pamper session, new back tyre, new chain, tune up and tweak. I'm physically in better shape than I have been in years and ready to take this on!

So here it goes! Almost 500km of riding on some of the best tracks and trails the South East of England has to offer. You can follow the action with .cc

C'mon!

10/05/2023

With just 3 weeks to go, I'm getting really excited about taking on my first ultra distance bikepacking event, courtesy of

It'll be a fun packed weekend with nearly 500km of mixed terrain riding, starting and finishing in Canterbury, Kent. The route takes in the finest of th North and South Downs and lots in between.

I've got to say that taking this on is a little daunting, but I do love a challenge!

06/04/2023

Cracking little visit to today. For my recent birthday, bought me a session of contrast therapy, going from their amazing IR sauna into the 5 degree cold plunge. I feel incredible!

It was my first visit but definitely not my last! Super friendly atmosphere and beautifully clean facilities in a stunning setting. I took the whole tour courtesy of Gavin.

03/02/2023

Had a cracking evening listening to and in Andover as part of the series and their tour this month. A truly fascinating insight into what goes on in the mind of these truly inspirational athlete adventurers.

Check out the remaining tour dates and I really recommend getting along if you can, whether you're a cyclist or not.

09/12/2022

It's been a slow week training wise. A busy work week and strong focus on the Panto which opens next week took priority. I started the week with a cheeky run to get out in the fresh air for a change. That ended with a tweaked Achilles and some a touch of plantar fascitis!

A video that popped up from has really helped that recovery and just 4 days later I'm no longer limping. Taking every opportunity to stretch and practice mobility has helped too. I can't overlook the importance of staying limber!

The family are suffering with the seasonal lurgi with snot and coughs causing frustration. I know I'm fighting it off but I'm sticking with my cold shower routine and so far the bugs are losing.

Next week is going to be crazy with the sprint finish to the Christmas break and most of my spare time taken up with Panto prep and performance, which I'm super excited about! It's going to be about taking care of myself, supporting Jo and Ordway and staying bug free!

28/11/2022

Not that many places left now…

If you want to be part of the only North and South Downs Escapade in 2023 then now is your time to grab one of the final places.

Head over to the website - www.greatbritishescapades.com

28/11/2022

With 6 months until my first bikepacking race, success or failure is going to lay largely in the preparation. I will have to be physically, logistically and mentally ready. The building blocks are being set in the Mud Island Adventures Sweat Cell!