Courage and Chains: Soul food from the Saddle
Resilience, gratitude and being kind to oneself are just some of the lessons Hannah Bywaters shares as she takes us on a tour of the ups...
A Greek Island Adventure
Marcus Letts, co-founder of Brake the Cycle, and now based on the Greek Island of Evia, ponders how collaboration and imagination might be t
Second Breakfasts and Salsa: cycling Lisbon to Seville
Fresh cherries and skinny dipping in streams, Kate Dwyer reminisces over her Brake the Cycle tour that all began with a book
Permaculture — an introduction
Tour leader, writer and permaculture aficionado, Phil Moore gives an introduction to Permaculture.
Gear shift
A Tour leader’s take on why cycling isn’t just about shifting gears, but also shifting habits of mind.
10 inspirational eco projects we visit on our tours
We visit a wide range of eco villages, sustainability centres and intentional communities on our pedal powered adventures across Europe....
Can I Brake the Cycle?
Lycra or no lycra, Brake the Cycle rides are open to all
In Praise of Slow Cycling
It’s not all about the speed, as Louise Denham recollects in her Brake the Cycle experience
Dragon Dreaming: Cycling Wales
Wales is a dreamy place to cycle with quiet roads and fantastic scenery. The ancient landscape has also been a huge pull for folk finding...
Cycling the Iberian Peninsula — be more Rock Rose
Cycling from Lisbon to Seville visiting flagship ecological projects was an inspiration for Ellie O’Grady. Along the way her encounter...
