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Phil Going Commando in North Devon

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As an Army Engineer Commando Veteran, I have always kept fit and in 2022 discovered bike-packing. I cycled from John O Groats to Lands End (JOGLE) in June of that year riding 1000 miles in just under 2 weeks and raising £2500.00 for Team Endeavour, a wheelchair rugby charity.

Since JOGLE, I have had many bike-touring adventures, some weekly, some shorter and some just overnight. However, I have never undertaken a multi-month journey before, but now is the time! It seems like a rite of passage for a bike tourist, whether it's crossing a country or a continent.

I want to do it while I physically still can. I am fit enough, and I have the time and space to focus on a bike trip at the moment. It just feels like the time is right. It's time to leap into the abyss. I know the abyss is frightening and it's easy to put dreams and adventures on hold because of fear of the unknown. But fear can make you stay where you are and prevent you from venturing out into the unknown to become better.

Plus, being comfortable is, well, comfortable. Who doesn't like feeling comfortable? I do like a basic level of comfort, like food and shelter, but too much "kills my drive". Those aren't my words, I read them somewhere, but they are meaningful enough for me to remember because they are so true.

Bike touring can be uncomfortable in so many ways; bad weather, busy traffic, hard terrain, sleeping on rough ground, the list goes on... But I've "roughed it" before, and biked, kayaked and hiked and had many memorable adventures. Now bike touring around Europe is my goal. Bike touring gives you a unique opportunity to interact with people, landscapes and cultures in a way impossible from inside a vehicle.

Happy Cycling!
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went gravel riding

3 days ago

Saunton Sands Swim

Time

3h01m

Distance

38.9km

Speed

15.8km/h

Ascent

140m

Descent

140m

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3 days ago

Well done Phil 🚲🕺🏊‍♂️

went for a bike ride

5 days ago

Danube

Distance

782km

Ascent

3,600m

Descent

3,580m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

went for a bike ride

5 days ago

Rhine

Distance

1,028km

Ascent

2,950m

Descent

3,340m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

went mountain biking

7 days ago

Cardinham MTB Trail

Time

0h59m

Distance

8.94km

Speed

9.8km/h

Ascent

190m

Descent

170m

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and went for a bike ride

July 2, 2026

Activity

Time

3h30m

Distance

41.7km

Speed

17.4km/h

Ascent

520m

Descent

520m

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went gravel riding

July 2, 2026

Arlington via reservoir Gravel ride

Time

3h01m

Distance

38.3km

Speed

17.2km/h

Ascent

490m

Descent

500m

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and others went for a bike ride

June 28, 2026

Activity

Time

0h09m

Distance

2.08km

Speed

14.1km/h

Ascent

10m

Descent

40m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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and others went for a bike ride

June 28, 2026

Mines minerals

Time

6h17m

Distance

54.7km

Speed

14.6km/h

Ascent

840m

Descent

810m

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and went for a bike ride

June 28, 2026

Audax Mines minerals Gravel Ride

Time

5h33m

Distance

50.6km

Speed

14.6km/h

Ascent

730m

Descent

730m

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went gravel riding

June 25, 2026

BBTA Swim

Time

4h08m

Distance

38.6km

Speed

16.8km/h

Ascent

140m

Descent

140m

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went mountain biking

June 21, 2026

Dalyan Turkey Magic life MTB Tour

Time

3h22m

Distance

44.7km

Speed

19.5km/h

Ascent

450m

Descent

450m

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went mountain biking

June 20, 2026

Village Magic Gardens MTB Ride Turkey

Time

1h44m

Distance

32.2km

Speed

22.0km/h

Ascent

90m

Descent

80m

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went mountain biking

June 17, 2026

TUI Magic Life MTB Sarigerme Turkey

The most popular mountain bike trail is Lycian Rock Tombs of Dalyan – Sarıgerme Town Center loop from Kaunos, a 26.4 miles (42.5 km) trail that takes 2 hours 42 minutes to complete. This moderate route connects historical sites with coastal town centers.
Another top favourite among local mountain bikers…

Time

1h40m

Distance

29.7km

Speed

20.4km/h

Ascent

190m

Descent

180m

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June 17, 2026

Looks amazing! Well done Phil

went gravel riding

June 11, 2026

Ilfracombe Spin Out

Time

3h35m

Distance

44.0km

Speed

16.9km/h

Ascent

610m

Descent

580m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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went gravel riding

May 30, 2026

Drovers Roads & Vales Tracks

Audax UK 200Km

Time

15h09m

Distance

223km

Speed

19.1km/h

Ascent

1,590m

Descent

1,600m

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