baby boomer travel
Boomer cycle tours? Well…firstly we haven’t cycled in Portugal yet but it’s on the 2020 itinerary! Wherever we travel cycling tours suitable for Boomers are on the agenda, because you have fun, get a broad overview of where you are and most are suitable for boomer aged people As one wise old person said (I forget Read More …
Loire Valley, here we come on two wheels! Over a glass of wine one day, a decision was made to change our regular bicycle ride route – so we headed off to France…as you do! For eight incredible days we cycled through the lush Loire Valley followed by relaxed evenings on the “Anna Maria IV” Read More …
A bike and barge tour around the Loire Valley, France, that includes Sancerre, should be on everyone’s list, especially those of you who are travellers over 50. You’ve all ridden a bike right? Whether as a youngster or now in “older” category – this is the tour for you. Don’t even think that you’re too old, Read More …
Nope, this isn’t an advert, just the chance to share information on the fantastic Coolum Beach Holiday Park, on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. We stay at the Park in our caravan for three weeks every Christmas/New Year and it’s now like a home away from home – with more benefits. (There’s cabins to rent as well). Being Read More …
Skagway was a highly anticipated port of call when sailing the shores of Alaska. Reason being, a “Summit to the Sea” cycling tour with Sockeye Cycle Company had been pre-booked to retrace the historic Klondike Gold Rush. The bike ride literally flies down from the White Pass Summit – if you’re looking for an adrenalin rush, Read More …
YAMBA is a must do stopover for anyone driving along the northern new south wales coastline of Australia. Apart from having a couple of the best pubs on the east coast of Australia, it’s only an hour or so drive from Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay and a bit more to Brisbane. So, if being surrounded Read More …
The offer to test-ride an electric bike was a dream come true. The Merida E-Spresso City 510, powered with its Bosch motor, is amazing and will wow everyone, whatever age and fitness level. Calling all City workers! This electric bike is perfect for commuting. On arriving at work, whatever distance cycled, there’s no need for a shower and refresh. Read More …
We all rode bikes as kids right? So, it’s a bit like breathing you never forget how. Although if you haven’t ridden for a while, a quick practice run before cycling through Paris is recommended – just to make sure your coordination and balance is on track. This night bike ride is designed for all fitness levels and Read More …
Singapore by pedal power is a great way to see this amazing colourful modern city that’s packed with history, culture, and iconic buildings. You’ll find this clean and green city an ideal stopover when travelling from OZ to far flung destinations on the other side of the world. Cycling in Singapore My tip is Read More …
Cycling the Ancient Appian Way in Rome Just for one day we were 19th century time-travellers exploring the beauty of ancient Appian Way on push bikes away from the city mayhem. Rome had provided us with five intense, but exciting, sight-seeing days and we were keen for a cycle ride. The Ancient Appian Way (2,300 Read More …
