​Hello Reader!

Community Update

We held our first mid-week social ride on May 6th, and it was exactly the kind of thing I hoped Cycle4Fun could become - friendly, relaxed, and more about enjoying the ride than chasing speed.

"Great start, fantastic ride, brilliant, mostly back lanes that some had never seen before... excellent coffee and a roll, and all got to know each other a bit better."

The next ride will take place on Wednesday June 24th and will probably include part of the Strawberry Line​.

It should be another relaxed, social ride rather than anything too fast or serious.

If you’d like to join us, just reply to this email and I’ll send you the details.

Help Shape Cycle4Fun

I’ve created a free cycling holiday planning guide for people who are thinking about planning their own trip, and I’d really value your feedback.

I’d love to know:

• Does the page make the guide sound useful?
• Is anything unclear?
• Would you feel happy sharing it with a friend who is thinking about a cycling trip?

Even a quick reply with one thought would be very helpful.

And of course, if you know someone who might find the guide useful, please feel free to pass it on.

New Route Idea

One of the ideas I’m developing is to turn parts of my round-Britain lifeboat station ride into smaller, ready-to-ride coastal routes.

The first one is the Jurassic Coast Classic - Exmouth to Weymouth, a coastal ride between lifeboat stations that can be ridden as a full one-day challenge, or enjoyed as a more relaxed two-day mini-break.

The idea is simple: take a big adventure and turn it into smaller, achievable rides that more people can enjoy.

I’d really value your thoughts on this. Does this kind of ready-made coastal ride appeal to you, or to someone you know?

You can see the first version here:

​Jurassic Coast Classic - Exmouth to Weymouth​

Cycling Tip

When planning a self-guided cycling trip, don’t just check the distance. Check the finish point too.

A beautiful 40-mile ride can quickly become stressful if the final few miles take you into a busy town, awkward traffic, poor signage, or limited accommodation options.

The end of the day matters more than people think.

Cycling The Danube

Last September I took a group of cyclists along the Danube on The Iron Gates Adventure, from Belgrade in Serbia to the Bulgarian border.

Soon I’m heading back to the Danube to cycle The Route of Emperors & Kings. It follows part of the classic Danube route from Vienna to Budapest, passing through Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. It includes some wonderful towns, riverside scenery, and three capital cities.

I’ll add some pictures and thoughts for you in the next update.

In the meantime, if there is anything you need to know about Cycle4Fun, the rides, the free guide, or any of the routes, just reply to this email.

I’d be glad to help.

Best wishes,
Alan
​CYCLE 4 FUN

P.S. Make the most of every moment.