Spring has Sprung, Solace of Nature; Life is Precious 🥾❤️🌱🇫🇷 Oh, to be enveloped in Nature’s beauty amidst the sorrow that led me back to the homeland. Yet there is solace and joy as I find myself distracted and excited by every insect, flower, tadpole and colour of Spring; I bask in the melodious chant of the birds, the hopeful chorus of the grillons, and the gentle hum of the bees. A sense of nostalgia and serenity connects us as we pay homage to the wonderful, generous and wildly inappropriate but humorous Jean-Claude who left us to be reunited with his beloved Monique; bisous sur les quatre joues, adieu ♥️ 09 MAY 2024 ~ 14.5 km/ 600 m ~ Circuit du Roc de Castillon 🌱🥾 #natureisbeautiful #springhassprung #pyrenees #lifeoutofthelab #lifeoutdoors #mountaintherapy #mountainlove #naturelover #freshair #sudouestfrance #explore #mountainescape #reflect #serene #tranquil #forestwalk #forestsounds #birdsandbees #franglaise #nostalgia #lookattheview #birdsong #wholesome #familyconnection #lifeisprecious #pyreneesariegeoises
Looking for the perfect pee stop be like 👀 ~ Tuc du Quère 🥾🇫🇷 #loowithaview 08 MAY 2024 ~ 13.7 km/ 740 m ~ Re-connecting with Nature and childhood memories; walking to the tune of birdsong, cow bells and grillons 🌱❤️ #pyreneesariegeoises #pyrenees #tucduquère #lifeoutofthelab #lifeoutdoors #mountaintherapy #mountainlove #naturelover #freshair #sudouestfrance #explore #mountainescape
A goat with big horns & massive balls licked me ~ St Lizier to Tuc de Montcalibert 🥾🇫🇷🐐 07 MAY 2024 ~ 10.5 km of mindfulness in the hills ⛰️ #pyreneesariegeoises #pyrenees #goatworthy #mountaingoat #saintlizier #tucdemontcalibert #lifeoutofthelab #lifeoutdoors #mountaintherapy #mountainlove #naturelover #freshair #sudouestfrance #explore #mountainescape #stlizier #chevre #goat #goatlick #goatlove
Copenhagen for CRISPR Med 2024 🇩🇰🧬🤓 23-25 APR 2024 ~ Cyclist mode OFF, scientist mode ON 👩🔬 #abovetheclouds #skyview #worktrip #crisprmedicinenews #lifeoutofthelab #lifeoutoftheoffice #scientist #travelforwork #copenhagen #traveldenmark #conference #kobenhavn
The White Knight meets the ponies and puddles of the New Forest ~ The magnificent seven go on an adventure and get a medal 🚴♀️🌱🐴 #springhassprung 13 APR 2024 ~ UKCE New Forest Classic🏅 127 km, 730 m 🚴♀️ A social and fun mini ELsr spin featuring goosebumps, strong winds and close encounters with donkeys - A beautiful route, thanks @ukcyclingevents ! #newforest #newforestnationalpark #newforestcycling #ukcycling #ukce #lycralass #womancyclist #bikelove #trekbikes #emondasl7 #cyclingsportive #exploreengland #roadcyclist #lifeontwowheels #lifeoutofthelab #cyclinglife #weekendaway
Hazy by the sea 🚴♀️🌊🇪🇸 #ruinaspuente Day 3 ~ Murcia Escape ~ The flat ride that went up and down ~ Wind, good vibes and lettuce leaves make the legs and wheels go round 🚴♀️ 06 APR 2024 ~ 110 km, 980 m 🇪🇸 #ruinas #almeria #almeriacoast #bythesea #cyclingspain #lifeontwowheels #lovecycling #bikelove #womancyclist #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #travelspain #exploretheworld #coastalviews #hazyday
Pedal to the scent of orange blossom and oh my, look at the size of those lemons 😏🇪🇸 Day 2 ~ Murcia Escape ~ The descent with a surprise sting 🐝 (pulled out the poison dart 👌🏼) and a beautiful climb to end another grand day betwixt citrus, olives and almonds, thanks @sportabikeplus 🤩 ~ What good am I to the team during a double puncture stop? 💃🍑🤷🏼♀️ Dancing fun and misshaped lemons with @robmoir999 05 APR 2024 ~ 99 km; 1,440 m 🇪🇸 #lycralass #cyclist #cyclistgrin #cyclingspain #murciacycling #lifeontwowheels #lovecycling #bikelove #womancyclist #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #cyclingseasonbegins #funinthesun #travelspain #exploretheworld #lemontree #citrus #whenlifegivesyoulemons
Super Saturday ~ Stunning Coll de Sóller & Puig Major 🇪🇸🚴♀️🐷 Day 4 ~ 132 km/ 2,480 m ~ Love to cliiiiiiiimb 🤩 A day of thrills and near misses but an incredible route and great fun with a team of perfect gentlemen 👌🏼 @williamsdd @gpstark @sportabikeplus 14 OCT 2023 ~ A Di2 idiot on an epic day in the mountains ~ Note to self: remember to charge the gears next time ~ Thanks @sportabikeplus for saving the day 🙏🏼 Add in a chain mishap and a close encounter with a bed of nettles, what an epic day with many highs ! ☀️ #mallorca #mallorcacycling #colldesoller #puigmajor #tuneldemonnaber #colldorient #cyclingclimb #happycyclist #stillgrinning #lifeoutdoors #cyclingtrip #travel #lycralass #womancycling #womancyclist #lovetoclimb #lifeoutofthelab #trekbikes #emonda #emondasl7 #lovecycling #bikelove #sportabikeplus #majorcacycling #majorca #octobersun #allthethrills #weekend #supersaturday
Formentor Friday ~ Chasing Smiles, not Segments 🇪🇸🚴♀️☀️ Day 3 ~ 66 km/ 1,020 m ~ Happy Rest Day ~ A beautiful way to hit 10,000 km this year 🤩 You know cars should get off the road when you have to slow down for them on the ascent as well as the descent 😆 Feeling strong again 😁 13 OCT 2023 ~ Team Faffeurs @sportabikeplus #mallorca #mallorcacycling #formentor #capdeformentor #formentorlighthouse #cyclingclimb #happycyclist #stillgrinning #lifeoutdoors #cyclingtrip #travel #lycralass #womancycling #womancyclist #lovetoclimb #lifeoutofthelab #trekbikes #emonda #emondasl7 #lovecycling #bikelove #sportabikeplus #majorcacycling #majorca #octobersun #hothothothot
Hot hot hot ~ Up up up Sa Calobra 🇪🇸🚴♀️☀️ Day 2 ~ 102 km/ 2,050 m ~ Spin to the scent of pine, goat (not me but I was probably also a bit smelly) and exhaust fumes ~ Stunning ride via Coll de sa Batalla (again), Coll dels Reis, Sa Calobra & Coll de Fermenia (again). Sleep deficit & fuelling error were definitely felt today but super ride in great company ♥️🤩 @williamsdd @robmoir999 @gpstark 12 OCT 2013 ~ Team Faffeurs @sportabikeplus #mallorca #mallorcacycling #colldesabatalla #sacalobra #colldelsreis #colldefemenia #cyclingclimb #lifeoutdoors #cyclingtrip #travel #lycralass #womancycling #womancyclist #lovetoclimb #lifeoutofthelab #trekbikes #emonda #emondasl7 #lovecycling #bikelove #sportabikeplus #majorcacycling #majorca #octobersun #hothothothot
The White Knight says ¡ Holá Mallorca ! 🇪🇸🚴♀️ Day 1 ~ 113 km/ 1,270 m ~ Cyclists like to faff ~ A gentle leg loosener with a bonus Coll de sa Battala and Coll de Fermenia. The 3 am bed time (delayed flight 🙄) hasn’t hit me yet 👌🏼 Oh look, a praying mantis 😍 11 OCT 2023 Team Faffeurs @sportabikeplus #mallorca #mallorcacycling #colldesabatalla #colldefemenia #cyclingclimb #lifeoutdoors #cyclingtrip #travel #lycralass #womancycling #womancyclist #lovetoclimb #lifeoutofthelab #trekbikes #emonda #emondasl7 #lovecycling #bikelove #sportabikeplus #majorcacycling #majorca #octobersun
Ô Toulouse; au fil de la Garonne, Ville Rose de mes Origines 🇫🇷 More than a birthplace, the sights and culture of Toulouse influenced much of who I am today 🥲 Funny how the building I did my Baccalauréat in still instils a faint hint of fear 😝 #toulouse #villerose #villechocolatine #toulousaine #franglaise #sudouest #retourauxsources #lavieestbelle #backtomyroots #pontdugard #capitole #saintsernintoulouse #garonne #midipyrenees #dimanche #france #lifeoutofthelab
Col du Tourmalet ~ Fun ascent, sketchy descent ❄️🥶💨🇫🇷 Day 6 ~ 65 km/ 1,650 m ~ Loved the ascent despite the relentless Baltic headwind ~ Greeted by light snow at the top ~ Descent in full winter garb through strong gusts of wind, gravel and mud patches (and judging by the state of my bike, every cow pat I could aim for 💩😂) ~ Major brain freeze 🥶 Cut the day short to avoid incoming rain and to finish on a high - Great finale ride @marmottours 👌🏼 22 SEP 2023 ~ Cols des Pyrénées ⛰️ Bagnères-de-Bigorre to Argelès-Gazost 🚴♀️🇫🇷 #coldutourmalet #tourmalet #tourmaletcycling #france #pyrenees #frenchpyrenees #cyclisme #vacancesvelo #lifeontwowheels #mountains #lovemountains #lifeoutdoors #cyclingtrip #travel #lycralass #womancycling #womancyclist #cyclingclimb #lifeoutofthelab #marmotttours #thoseviews #trekbikes #emonda #emondasl7 #lovecycling #bikelove #happyfriday
Up and down ☀️ Up and down 💨 Up and down 🌧️🚴♀️💨🌧️🇫🇷 Day 5 ~ 91 km/ 2,470 m ~ Col de Peyresourde ⛰️ Col de Val Louron-Azet ⛰️ Col d’Aspin ⛰️ ~ Beautiful climbs and descents but the wind sucked the energy out of me today ; the final 25 km descent in pouring rain was definitely a bit sketchy 🥶 Didn’t skid in the cow poo, great day and stunning route 👌🏼 May take a while to dry and thaw 😝 21 SEP 2023 ~ Cols des Pyrénées ~ Luchon to Bagnères-de-Bigorre ⛰️🇫🇷 #coldepeyresourde #coldevallouronazet #coldaspin #france #pyrenees #frenchpyrenees #cyclisme #vacancesvelo #lifeontwowheels #mountains #lovemountains #lifeoutdoors #cyclingtrip #travel #lycralass #womancycling #womancyclist #cyclingclimb #lifeoutofthelab #marmotttours #thoseviews #trekbikes #emonda #emondasl7 #lovecycling #bikelove
“Let’s go up there” Leg Loosener 🥾 Day 4 “Rest Day” cont’d ~ Afternoon Pootle from Luchon through Cazaril-Laspènes ~ Another climb chasing gendarmes, childhood memories and Pyrenean views ❤️ 20 SEP 2023 ~ Cols des Pyrénées 🚴♀️⛰️ #luchon #france #pyrenees #frenchpyrenees #mountains #lovemountains #lifeoutdoors #travel #lifeoutofthelab #thoseviews #hiking #hikingfun #sillywalks
Vultures soar hopefully above suffering cyclists ~ Port de Balès 🚴♀️🇫🇷 Day 4 ~ 67 km/ 1,230 m ~ “Rest day” rough tarmac and relentless steep gradients made for a tough climb but welcomed by sun at the top 👌🏼 Views of cow bums, two beautiful deer and a very flat snake on the way up, dodging gravel and sheep on the way down 🐑 20 SEP 2023 ~ Cols des Pyrénées 🚴♀️⛰️ #coldebalès #france #pyrenees #frenchpyrenees #cyclisme #vacancesvelo #lifeontwowheels #mountains #lovemountains #lifeoutdoors #cyclingtrip #travel #lycralass #womancycling #womancyclist #cyclingclimb #lifeoutofthelab #marmotttours #thoseviews #trekbikes #emonda #emondasl7 #lovecycling #bikelove
Two French Cols & a Spanish one for good measure 🇫🇷🚴♀️🇪🇸 Day 3 ~ 98 km/ 2,390 m ~ A beret on an e-bike leads a paceline in the headwind (merci monsieur) and on to Col de Portet d’Aspet, Col de Menté & Col du Portillon 19 SEP 2023 ~ Cols des Pyrénées 🚴♀️⛰️ Saint-Lizier to Luchon 🐻 #coldeportetdaspet #coldemente #colduportillon #france #spain #pyrenees #cyclisme #vacancesvelo #lifeontwowheels #mountains #lovemountains #lifeoutdoors #cyclingtrip #travel #lycralass #womancycling #womancyclist #cyclingclimb #lifeoutofthelab #marmotttours #thoseviews #trekbikes #emonda #emondasl7 #lovecycling #bikelove
‘Appy Monday ~ Route des Corniches, Col de Port & Col d’Agnes 🚴♀️🇫🇷 Day 2 ~ 135 km/ 2,662 m ~ Stunning route, excellent company, salty nuts and oh my, what a large sandwich ~ If in doubt, go up ⛰️ 18 SEP 2023 ~ Cols des Pyrénées 🚴♀️⛰️ Ax-les-Thermes to St Lizier #coldagnes #coldeport #routedescorniches #magnifique #france #pyrenees #cyclisme #vacancesvelo #lifeontwowheels #mountains #lovemountains #lifeoutdoors #cyclingtrip #frenchpyrenees #travel #lycralass #womancycling #womancyclist #cyclingclimb #lifeoutofthelab #marmotttours #happymonday #thoseviews #trekbikes #emonda #emondasl7 #lovecycling #bikelove
The White Knight meets the Pyrenees ~ Col du Chioula & Col du Pailhères 🇫🇷🚴♀️☀️ Day 1 ~ 69 km/ 1,962 m ~ Sunday leg & lung warmer ~ Ferocious winds and cow traffic so just like Cambridge but with hills? Challenging descent in the gusts, bit sweaty too. Peanut butter and solar power ☀️🚴♀️⛰️ 17 SEP 2023 ~ Cols des Pyrénées 🚴♀️⛰️ #soitbegins #coldupailhères #colduchioula #france #pyrenees #cyclisme #voyage #vacancesvelo #lifeontwowheels #mountains #lovemountains #lifeoutdoors #cyclingtrip #frenchpyrenees #travel #lycralass #womancycling #cyclingclimb #lifeoutofthelab #marmotttours
Chères Pyrénées, qu’il est bon de vous retrouver 🇫🇷⛰️🥲 Cols des Pyrénées @marmottours ~ On est arrivé 🚴♀️😏 #france #pyrenees #cyclisme #axlesthermes #voyage #vacancesvelo #lifeoutofthelab #mountains #lovemountains #lifeoutdoors #cyclingtrip #frenchpyrenees #travel #marmotttours
Galibier Grin ~ Souvenir d’été ⛰️🇫🇷🚴♀️ #alps #frenchalps #galibier #coldugalibier #cyclisme #cyclist #lycralass #cyclistwoman #cyclismefeminin #lifeontwowheels #bikelove #trekbikes #trekdomane #domanesl5 #alpinecycling #lovemountains #roadcycling #roadcyclist #lifeoutofthelab #mountainair #summercycling #colphoto #france #franglaise
Escaping torrential rains & August snow to find more water, rocks & trees 🇫🇷 Day 5 in the Alps ~ A trio of faffeurs hide underground and amongst the sausage trees following a local landslide, a flooded supermarket and the chant of « attention, ça glisse »🌲 28 AUG 2023 - Summer snow is how it goes ❄️ #isere #sassenage #auvergnerhonealpes #grotte #cuvesdesassenage #whatsupwiththeweather #été2023 #summer2023 #cave #waterfalls #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab
Bumbling in Briançon ~ Exploring between the storms 🇫🇷⛰️ #alps #frenchalps #alpes #briancon #lifeoutofthelab #traveloutdoors #explore #lovemountains #franglaise #betweenthestorms #atmospheric
The ascent before the storm ~ Col de l’Izoard 🚴♀️🇫🇷⚡️ Day 3 in the Alps - Stunning climb, perfect gradients, sun rising into the valley, scent of pine… but that wind 😳 Back in Briançon for thunder and lightning, dramatic! 26 AUG 2023 ~ 42 km, 1,285 m ⛰️ #alps #frenchalps #coldelizoard #cyclisme #cyclist #lycralass #cyclistwoman #cyclismefeminin #lifeontwowheels #bikelove #trekbikes #trekdomane #alpinecycling #lovemountains #roadcycling #roadcyclist #lifeoutofthelab #mountainair #summercycling #coldizoard #domanesl5
A zillion switchbacks with Le Faffeur ~ Aiguilles d’Arves & Col du Mollard 🚴♀️🇫🇷 Day 2 in the Alps - Beautiful climb through the forest, fun switchbacks and all the stunning views ⛰️🚴♀️🚴🚴♂️ 25 AUG 2023 - 64 km, 1,560 m ☀️ #alps #frenchalps #coldumollard #aiguillesdarves #switchbacks #cyclisme #cyclist #lycralass #cyclistwoman #cyclismefeminin #lifeontwowheels #bikelove #trekbikes #trekdomane #alpinecycling #lovemountains #roadcycling #roadcyclist #lifeoutofthelab #mountainair #summercycling
The Purple Mistress meets the Alps ~ Col du Galibier via Col du Télégraphe 🚴♀️🇫🇷☀️ Day 1 - Thank you @robmoir999 and Jon for introducing me to my first ever Alpine climb 🤩 73 km, 2255 m fuelled by soggy wraps, yoghurts and electrolytes… and altitude highs and dancing through Valloire 24 AUG 2023 - Super hot but stunning ⛰️ The rain on the descent was surprisingly refreshing #alps #frenchalps #galibier #coldugalibier #coldutelegraphe #cyclisme #cyclist #lycralass #cyclistwoman #cyclismefeminin #lifeontwowheels #bikelove #trekbikes #trekdomane #alpinecycling #lovemountains #roadcycling #roadcyclist #lifeoutofthelab #mountainair #summercycling
Chiltern100 Grand Fondo ~ Tingle Bum 🚴♀️ When locating a wee stop, watch out for nettles #stilltingling 😝 178 km, 2,450 m. The one with the cheeky gradients, the bitter cold winds, my frozen finger tips, the crazy downpours, soggy socks and the stunning beauty of the Chilterns when the sun made a surprise appearance 🤩 ~ Amazing day out, great ride, excellent company @mark.seymour.9210 and all the endorphins #stillonahigh #stillbuzzing Who knew peanut butter, smashed avocado and lentil wrap could work so well together? #cyclistfuel 06 AUG 2023, thanks @verulamcc @eventsatw ! #cycling #sportive #atwevents #chiltern100 #chilterns #ladyinlycra #lycralass #womancyclist #lifeontwowheels #cyclist #cyclistlife #lovecycling #bikelove #ilovemybike #trekbikes #emondasl7 #lifeoutofthelab
Meander in Monterchi for one last Caffè Doppio ☕️🇮🇹 Italy 2.0 ~ Day 8 ~ Pre-flight leg stretch, culture and coffee ~ Grazie Italia ! 01 JUL 2023 #italy #travel #tuscany #walk #lifeoutofthelab #summer #lovetravel #exploretheworld #lifeoutdoors #monterchi #italyisbeautiful #caffedoppio
A Dramatic Finale of Hills and Thunder Thrills 🚴♀️⚡️🇮🇹⛈️ Italy 2.0 ~ Day 6, 68 km ~ The injured and the old g*ts go for a ‘recovery’ ride and lunch in Arezzo ~ Happy Friday ~ 30 JUN 2023 #italy #travel #tuscany #umbria #roadcycling #grin #lifeontwowheels #lifeoutofthelab #ladyinlycra #summer #trekbikes #trekdomane #domanesl5 #purplemistress #bikelove #cyclelife #cyclelove #cycling #cyclist #lovetravel #exploretheworld #summerstorm
I took this dud leg up a hill, then another 🇮🇹☀️ Just watch me cliiiiimb 🎶 Italy 2.0 ~ Day 5, 114 km ~ When 5 turn to 11 and ride on to Cortona 🚴♀️🚴♂️🚴🚴♀️🚴♂️🚴🚴♀️🚴♂️🚴🚴♀️🚴♂️💪🏼 All kudos go to my right leg, paracetamol, ibuprofen and the best team support ❤️ 28 JUN 2023 #cyclinginjuriessuck #italy #travel #tuscany #umbria #injurywontstopme #roadcycling #ilovehills #lifeontwowheels #lifeoutofthelab #ladyinlycra #summer #trekbikes #trekdomane #domanesl5 #purplemistress #bikelove #cyclelife #cyclelove #cycling #cyclist #lovetravel #exploretheworld #summervibes #cyclinginjury
Caffè Doppio and Paracetamolo in Comune di Città di Castello ☕️👌🏼🇮🇹 Italy 2.0 ~ Day 4, 71 km ~ Stunning route and beautiful climbs with Team Pink @tinkabelly @adamberrypret 🤩 Hot hot hot ☀️ 27 JUN 2023 #italy #travel #tuscany #umbria #cyclinginjury #cyclinginjuriessuck #injurywontstopme #roadcycling #ilovehills #lifeontwowheels #lifeoutofthelab #ladyinlycra #summer #bikelove #cyclelife #cyclelove #cycling #cyclist #lovetravel #exploretheworld #summervibes
Scorchio spin of swifts and caffè doppio via Arezzo, Anghiari and Sansepolcro 🇮🇹☀️ Italy 2.0 ~ Day 3, 117 km ~ Happy Monday 🚴♀️ 26 JUN 2023 #italy #travel #tuscany #umbria #vineyards #roadcycling #grin #lifeontwowheels #lifeoutofthelab #ladyinlycra #summer #trekbikes #trekdomane #domanesl5 #purplemistress #bikelove #cyclelife #cyclelove #cycling #cyclist #lovetravel #exploretheworld #summervibes
Lumpy loop via Lago Trasimeno ~ I don’t sweat, I glow 🚴♀️🇮🇹 Italy 2.0 ~ Day 2, 132 km ~ Pedal to the scent of jasmine, to the sound of cicadas, to the sight of olive groves ☀️ Summer breeze in Tuscany and Umbria ~ 25 JUN 2023 #italy #travel #tuscany #umbria #olivegrove #olivetrees #lagotrasimeno #roadcycling #summer #lifeontwowheels #lifeoutofthelab #ladyinlycra #trekbikes #trekdomane #domanesl5 #purplemistress #purpleflip #bikelove #cyclelife #cyclelove #cycling #cyclist #lovetravel #exploretheworld #summervibes #cicadaseason
Sunset Spin for an Anghiari Aperitivo 🇮🇹 Buongiorno Italia ! Italy 2.0 ~ Day 1 ~ The Grand Arrival ~ 24 JUN 2023 #italy #travel #tuscany #goldenfields #roadcycling #sunset #eveningride #lifeontwowheels #lifeoutofthelab #ladyinlycra #trekbikes #trekdomane #domanesl5 #purplemistress #purpleflip #bikelove #cyclelife #cyclelove #cycling #cyclist #lovetravel #exploretheworld
A stroll, stomp and scramble in Scotland 🏴 Hello Edinburgh, lovely to see you again ☀️ #scotland #edinburgh #arthursseat #escapethecity #sunnyscotland #lifeoutofthelab #lifeoutdoors #scotlandtravel #lovescotland #greenspace #outdoors #worktrip #mindfulwalking #spring #sunnyday
100-mile closed road endorphins #ridelondon2023 All the cycle speed and caffeine buzz of sunny last minute plans ~ Just call me Donald 🚴♀️ Happy Sunday ! #cycling #ridelondon #ridelondon100 #closedroadsarethebestroads #lifeontwowheels #cyclist #lycralass #womancycling #bikelove #cyclelife #lifeoutofthelab #cyclesportive #sunday #sundayride #sunnylondon #londoneye #citycycling #cyclesportive
In this #dibioadventure Professor Valerio Matozzo and Luciano Masiero of the @dibiounipd, with the technicians of the #arpaveneto, show to the students of the @scienze_naturali_unipd, different techniques of sampling to understand the anthropogenic impacts on the organisms living in the Fimon Lake (Vicenza, Italy). In questa DiBioAdventure il Professor Valerio Matozzo e Luciano Masiero del nostro Dipartimento, coi tecnici dell'Arpaveneto, mostrano agli studenti di Scienze Naturali, diverse tecniche di campionamento per comprendere gli impatti antropici sugli organismi che vivono nel Lago di Fimon (Vicenza, Italia). #ecotoxicology #universitylife #lifeoutofthelab #field #sampling #naturalscience #biology #pollution
Thus ends a 1,000 km Southern Africa cycling odyssey ~ Cape Finale Spin 🚴♀️🇿🇦 66 km via ostriches, Chapman’s Peak Drive and Houts Bay from Cape Point to Camps Bay. Much undulation. Bit breezy (see trees for prevailing wind direction 😝). Final views of Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles👌🏼 End of trip stats: admittedly just short of 1,000 km but what an incredible adventure ! Day 20, pt3. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [28-APR-23] #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #cyclingadventure #mtb #lifeontwowheels #traveloffthebeatentrack #lifeontwowheels #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #cyclist #ladyinlycra #lycralass #womancyclist #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #exploretheworld #travel #freesoul #pedalpower #loveafrica #freedom #bikelife #southafrica #tablemountainnationalpark #capenaturereserve #chapmanspeak #capepeninsula
Windy windy at the Cape of Good Hope 🇿🇦 Day 20, pt2. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [28-APR-23] #capeofgoodhope #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #cyclingadventure #mtb #lifeontwowheels #traveloffthebeatentrack #lifeontwowheels #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #cyclist #ladyinlycra #lycralass #womancyclist #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #exploretheworld #travel #freesoul #pedalpower #loveafrica #freedom #bikelife #southafrica
Fresh sea air and artsy vibes of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Day 19, pt3. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [27-APR-23] #capetown #lovecapetown #savewater #cityexplore #southafrica #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #cyclingadventure #traveloffthebeatentrack #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #exploretheworld #travel #freesoul #loveafrica
Beach Lycra and heavy bike vibes ~ Table Mountain is hiding 🇿🇦 We made it to Cape Town ! Day 19, pt2. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [27-APR-23] #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #cyclingadventure #mtb #lifeontwowheels #traveloffthebeatentrack #lifeontwowheels #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #cyclist #ladyinlycra #lycralass #womancyclist #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #exploretheworld #travel #freesoul #pedalpower #loveafrica #freedom #bikelife #southafrica #beach #heavybike
Cederberg undulation to Clanwilliam 🚴♀️🇿🇦 Day 19, pt1. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [27-APR-23] #cederberg #cyclingcederberg #cederbergmountains #southafrica #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #cyclingadventure #mtb #lifeontwowheels #traveloffthebeatentrack #lifeontwowheels #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #cyclist #ladyinlycra #lycralass #womancyclist #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #exploretheworld #travel #freesoul #pedalpower #loveafrica #freedom #gravelcycling
Gravel, sweat and granny gears in Cederberg 🇿🇦 I had the option of a wine tasting… I chose brutal headwind and corrugation. Views all around and fun descent back to camp 😍 Day 18, pt4. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [26-APR-23] #cederberg #cyclingcederberg #vineyards #cederbergmountains #southafrica #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #cyclingadventure #mtb #lifeontwowheels #traveloffthebeatentrack #lifeontwowheels #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #cyclist #ladyinlycra #lycralass #womancyclist #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #exploretheworld #travel #freesoul #pedalpower #loveafrica #freedom #gravelcycling
Pedal to the scent of maturing grapes ~ Hello South Africa ! 🇿🇦 Ascent to Uitkyk Pass and back on gravel through Cederberg Wilderness Area and all its vineyards 🍇🔜🍷 Day 18, pt1. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [26-APR-23] #cederberg #cyclingcederberg #vineyards #cederbergmountains #southafrica #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #cyclingadventure #mtb #lifeontwowheels #traveloffthebeatentrack #lifeontwowheels #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #cyclist #ladyinlycra #lycralass #womancyclist #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #exploretheworld #travel #freesoul #pedalpower #loveafrica #freedom #gravelcycling
Swapping pedal power for (patho arm) paddle power 🇳🇦 12 km canoe bimble along Orange River with a bonus velvet monkey on a tree throne. Mini rapids and oh so much green after the desert ! Day 16. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [24-APR-23] #canoeing #orangeriver #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #lifeontwowheels #traveloffthebeatentrack #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #cyclist #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #exploretheworld #travel #freesoul #paddlepower #loveafrica #freedom #waterview #river #namibia
A bike, a boulder and me 🇳🇦 Rocks and wheels bring so much joy. Note to self: scrambling with cleats is silly. Day 15, pt2. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [23-APR-23] #travelnamibia #kalaharidesert #aiais #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #cyclingadventure #mtb #lifeontwowheels #traveloffthebeatentrack #lifeontwowheels #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #cyclist #ladyinlycra #lycralass #womancyclist #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #namibia #exploretheworld #travel #freesoul #pedalpower #loveafrica #freedom #gravelcycling #bigrock #bikelife
Gravel Grin to Ai-Ais 🚴♀️🇳🇦 Faith in Namibia restored - Fun, beautiful and less corrugation 😍 The 22 km downhill finale was hard work in the brutal headwind but grins all round. I keep my tent spic and span 👌🏼 Day 15, pt1. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [23-APR-23] #travelnamibia #kalaharidesert #aiais #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #cyclingadventure #mtb #lifeontwowheels #traveloffthebeatentrack #lifeontwowheels #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #cyclist #ladyinlycra #lycralass #womancyclist #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #namibia #exploretheworld #travel #freesoul #pedalpower #loveafrica #freedom #gravelcycling
Fish River Canyon ascent for sunset vino vibes and views 🚴♀️🇳🇦 Cyclists like to climb. All for blasé appreciation of the views and a toast to the second largest canyon of the world. Journey via Aus where the coffee was 👌🏼 Day 14. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [22-APR-23] #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #cyclingadventure #mtb #lifeontwowheels #traveloffthebeatentrack #lifeontwowheels #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #cyclist #ladyinlycra #lycralass #womancyclist #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #namibia #exploretheworld #travel #freesoul #pedalpower #loveafrica #freedom #travelnamibia #fishrivercanyon #sunset #views #lookattheview
Dusk in the desert, calm in Kanaan 🇳🇦 Day 13, pt2. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [21-APR-23] #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #cyclingadventure #mtb #lifeontwowheels #traveloffthebeatentrack #lifeontwowheels #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #namibia #exploretheworld #travel #freesoul #loveafrica #freedom #travelnamibia #tranquility #calm #eveningglow
Crunchy Watermelon highs to Kanaan 🇳🇦 67 km ride with an overdose of smuggled Botswana watermelon. A fun gravel and sand dance on two wheels 💃🚴♀️ Day 13, pt1. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [21-APR-23] #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #cyclingadventure #mtb #lifeontwowheels #traveloffthebeatentrack #lifeontwowheels #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #cyclist #ladyinlycra #lycralass #womancyclist #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #namibia #exploretheworld #travel #freesoul #pedalpower #loveafrica #freedom #travelnamibia #desert #moredesert #moresand
Confirmed. There is sand and wind in the desert #surprise 🇳🇦 Day 12, pt2. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [20-APR-23] #sand #wind #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #cyclingadventure #mtb #lifeontwowheels #traveloffthebeatentrack #lifeontwowheels #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #namibia #exploretheworld #travel #freesoul #loveafrica #freedom
“This is Africa. You are not on holiday.” The soul crusher ride 🇳🇦 61 km. There was corrugated surface. There was heat. There was wind. There was sand. There was pain. Namibia breaks and mends my soul only to tear it apart again. More corrugation. We survived 💪🏼 On a side note, Mark nearly peed on a scorpion. Day 12, pt1. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [20-APR-23] #soulcrusher #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #cyclingadventure #mtb #lifeontwowheels #traveloffthebeatentrack #lifeontwowheels #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #cyclist #ladyinlycra #lycralass #womancyclist #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #namibia #exploretheworld #travel #freesoul #pedalpower #loveafrica #freedom #travelnamibia
1,000 year old dead trees and me 🇳🇦 12 km daylight spin and on to Dead Vlei where a barren landscape of dead trees occupies an eerie presence between the heights and majesty of the dunes. After water was cut off from them some 900 years ago and the aridity of the desert prevented natural decomposition, the trees became monuments to their own destruction. Day 11, pt2. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [19-APR-23] #deadvlei #desert #sesriem #travelnamibia #kalaharidesert #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #cyclingadventure #mtb #lifeontwowheels #traveloffthebeatentrack #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #namibia #exploretheworld #travel #freesoul #loveafrica #freedom #sand #deadtree
Pre-dawn dash to Dune 45 🚴♀️🇳🇦 A meditative 46 km spin at 4.00 am with a hint of gecko crossing and rain to Dune 45. Barefoot freedom and ascent for sunrise ! Day 11, pt1. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [19-APR-23] #somuchsand #travelnamibia #dune45 #sunrise #desert #sesriem #travelnamibia #kalaharidesert #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #cyclingadventure #mtb #lifeontwowheels #traveloffthebeatentrack #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #namibia #exploretheworld #travel #freesoul #loveafrica #freedom #sand
Character-building corrugation to the Oryx 🇳🇦 47 km afternoon gravel 🚴♀️ A journey of washboarded road surface, sand pits and hot hot hot headwinds to the tune of buzzing flies. All worth it for the oryx and Sesriem storm finale ! Day 10, pt3. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [18-APR-23] #travelnamibia #storm #oryx #dusk #desert #sesriem #travelnamibia #kalaharidesert #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #cyclingadventure #mtb #lifeontwowheels #traveloffthebeatentrack #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #namibia #exploretheworld #travel #freesoul #loveafrica #freedom
Gravel and Grin to the Tropic of Capricorn 🇳🇦 52 km morning ride to the Tropic of Capricorn and transfer to Solitaire Day 10, pt2. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [18-APR-23] #tropicofcapricorn #travelnamibia #kalaharidesert #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #cyclingadventure #mtb #lifeontwowheels #traveloffthebeatentrack #lifeontwowheels #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #cyclist #ladyinlycra #lycralass #womancyclist #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #namibia #exploretheworld #travel #freesoul #pedalpower #loveafrica #freedom #solitairenamibia
Morning calm and colour after the storm 🇳🇦 Day 10, pt1. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [18-APR-23] #alliscalm #quiet #tranquil #dawn #africa #namibia #africaadventure #adventuretravel #cyclingadventure #lifeontwowheels #traveloffthebeatentrack #lifeontwowheels #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #namibia #exploretheworld #travel #freesoul #loveafrica #freedom
The gravel before the storm 🎶 I bless the rains down in Africa 🎶 🇳🇦 47km slip, smile and skid to Rooisand for a dramatic evening of thunder, lightning and brutal winds. Lively welcome to Namibia ! Day 9. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [17-APR-23] #travelnamibia #kalaharidesert #gamsbergpass #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #cyclingadventure #mtb #lifeontwowheels #traveloffthebeatentrack #lifeontwowheels #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #cyclist #ladyinlycra #lycralass #womancyclist #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #namibia #exploretheworld #travel #freesoul #pedalpower #loveafrica #freedom
Never underestimate the vegetation of Africa. It will defeat any flesh, tyre or shoe 🇧🇼 Bushy bushy spikes and scorpion smiley holes. Learning the ways of the bushmen, two pula to pee, and on to Namibia with a healthy dose of veggie smuggling. A trailer mechanical soon resolved with classic African initiative and local help. To Klein Windhoek we go ! Day 8. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [16-APR-23] #bushy #spike #plantpower africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #exploretheworld #travel #botswana #travelbotswana #owowow #spiky
El Scorchio on Knobbly Tyres 🇧🇼 116 km of hot hot hot with a hint of citrus. The last of the Botswana tarmac, on to Ghanzi district we go ! Day 7. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [15-APR-23] #hothothot #citrus #omnomnom #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #cyclingadventure #mtb #lifeontwowheels #traveloffthebeatentrack #lifeontwowheels #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #cyclist #ladyinlycra #lycralass #womancyclist #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #exploretheworld #travel #freesoul #pedalpower #loveafrica #freedom #scorchio
Dawn observers ~ Who’s watching who? 🇧🇼 Impala impala impala. Return to Maun via a truck mechanical (saved by zip ties, a plastic bag and ear plugs - Classic Toyota 😝), giraffes aplenty and the usual foot and mouth disinfection zone. Local brewery and beer tasting to finish the day 🍻 Day 6. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [14-APR-23] #dawn #wildanimals #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #exploretheworld #travel #botswana #botswanasafari #southernafrica #safari #safariphotography #dawncolours #impala #giraffe
🎶 Circle of Life 🎶 Humping hippos & A leopard’s fresh kill 🇧🇼 Romantic night for the hippos. Impala steak night for the leopard. All appetites satisfied. [Watch videos with sound] Day 5, pt4. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [13-APR-23] #humpinghippos #leopard #wildanimals #respectanimals #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #exploretheworld #travel #botswana #botswanasafari #southernafrica #safari #safariphotography #sunset #savannah #romanticnight
Best Bums of Botswana ~ The Reality of Safari photography 🍑🇧🇼 #runrunrun #lookattheviews #getmeatmybestangle Day 5, pt3. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [13-APR-23] #bestbums #bums #animalbutts #ilikebigbutts #safariphotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #moremi #moremigamereserve #wildanimals #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #exploretheworld #travel #botswana #botswanasafari #southernafrica #safari
A Sense of Vulnerability in the Wild 🇧🇼 The sound and proximity of hyenas gathering by our tents during the night provoked a true sense of vulnerability… I was less enamoured by the one who had the audacity to pee on my tent though 😝 No shame in having the park ranger keep watch whilst I bushy bushy during the night #natureconnection Day 5, pt2. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [13-APR-23] #wildanimals #predators #respectanimals #bushcamp #wildcamping #vulnerability #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #exploretheworld #travel #botswana #botswanasafari #southernafrica #safari #safariphotography
Serenity in the Savannah 🇧🇼 Elephant herds, monkeys and impala aplenty amidst the sounds of crickets and gentle winds in the savannah. Day 5, pt1. Southern Africa Cycling Adventure, Vic Falls to Cape Town, 21 days 🇿🇼🇧🇼🇳🇦🇿🇦 [13-APR-23] #serenity #savannah #wildanimals #africa #africaadventure #adventuretravel #lifeoutdoors #lifeoutofthelab #explore #exploreafrica #southernafrica #exploretheworld #travel #botswana #botswanasafari #southernafrica #safari #safariphotography