Author Archives: Shelley Campbell

15 Jun

HAYWAY podcast episode 11 – Peniche

Sun, sand and sardines in the 11th episode of the How Are You? Where Are You? podcast recorded in Peniche on the western tip of Portugal. After riding down the Atlantic coast from Porto, we discuss our small diversion in-land to the historic university of Coimbra and take you out on the town for a sardine dinner.

Clockwise from top: View of Peniche harbour. Terry the Hilleberg Nallo 3GT tent. Grilled sardines. Lipton cocktail drinks (no alcohol). What's in the Pot ingredients.

Clockwise from top: View of Peniche harbour. Terry the Hilleberg Nallo 3GT tent. Grilled sardines. Lipton cocktail drinks (no alcohol). What's in the Pot ingredients. Clarim soap - tried and true since 1956. 

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06 Jun

Art of travel

Martin rides ahead of Baden

There are lots of times this style of travel is everything you dream it might be…liberating, challenging, flexible and the best way to spend time with local people. Then you meet someone who seems to embody the spirit of it in a way that makes your trip feel super organised and almost clinical.

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27 May

Puzzle – Barcella

When I listened to this album I felt like I was in a French cafe that had just been inundated by circus folk. There are a few quieter pop tunes but it is also pretty hectic in places. I enjoyed the raucous instrumentation and collaborative vocals but this is not music made for cycling in the peaceful countryside. Fav track – Sur la route.

Cheerful and energetic, like our friend Florence who recommended it!

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18 May

Mobile library

Beautiful forever coverBehind the Beautiful Forevers
Katherine Boo

Just finished this book and thought it might be nice to put a short review on here. I enjoyed it a lot. It contrasted pretty starkly with the beautiful French and Spanish villages we’ve been riding through.

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12 May

Music = making it to the top

IMG_20150516_110113836We crossed The Pyrenees and climbed 2,600m in two days, and that wasn’t the end of it. We also climbed to the Cruz de Ferro and there will be so much more!

I only have a few secret weapons for helping me climb. One is to sneakily put my heaviest stuff into Baden’s  panniers, another is entering a deep, trance-like state thus leaving my body, the third is my climbing playlist.
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24 Apr

Heavy Flowers – Blaudzun

An album with a gypsy feel, Dutch artist Blaudzun has an amazing voice that runs from melancholy to hope. The songs had plenty of momentum to keep me pedalling through the Netherlands. Fav track – We Both Know.

Thanks to Koen and Sabine for the recommendation!

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18 Apr

Riding the Vennbahn

IMG_20150414_152657779_HDRThe 125km Vennbahn, or Fen-Rail, is a cycle path that follows the trail of a long since closed railway line. It runs from Aachen in Germany, through German-speaking Belgium to Troisvierges in Luxemburg. We spent two days cruising along its gently swooping curves and sloping gradients, partly pretending to be trains but mostly admiring beautiful countryside, villages and woodland. Read More →

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