John's Activities

This website mainly documents my recent cycling trips although I plan to also include other items of wider interest.

Bike at John o'Groats 2025
Bike at John o'Groats 2025

About me

I've always liked to be reasonably fit and when my knees complained about running I moved to cycling as my main form of exercise. I've gradually learnt more about bicycles such that these days I can call cycling and tinkering with bikes a hobby with some of my recent bicycles assembled from parts to suit my requirements and others extensively customised.

When I am not cycling then I'm often thinking about, and sometimes implementing, ideas for reducing the running cost of my home. I've got solar panels, batteries and a heat pump with the main remaining challenge being how to reduce heat losses from a 1970's house.

johnr
johnr