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Lake Nabugabo Triathlon & Bike Packing
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Travel Escapes from Kampala, Uganda
This is a collection of travel and adventure activities I performed (or almost performed) while living in Kampala, Uganda in 2022-2023. They are generally weekend escapes but some are a bit longer. Many involve a bicycle, some a car (private and hired) and ultimately just about anything else I could get my posterior into. Visit…
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MTN Cycling Durmitor, Montenegro
This is a quick post about how I went cycling Durmitor National Park area. I provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to additional details, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. Let me point…
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Source of the Nile Ride, Jinja, Uganda
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Bushbaby Duathlon In Mukono, Uganda
This outing is the Bushbaby duathlon in Mukono, near Kampala. Let’s be honest, when Thies (Bike Shop Uganda) told me that a duathlon was happening the following day and that I could hitch a ride to the event with Francis (reddirtuganda.com) I said “sure”, without actually knowing what I was volunteering for. Once home I…
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MCU Mountain Bike Kampala, Uganda
For this adventure I decided to try one of the bi-weekly Mountain Club of Uganda cycling half-day outings from Kampala, the capital city. First let me warn you that it sounded very simple but logic should have warned me that a city renowned for its hills can’t possibly have easy bike rides. Second, when a…
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Overland Australia – Kosciusko Summit & MTB Thredbo
Overland Australia – Kosciusko Summit & MTB Thredbo captures the essence of our thrilling mountain biking experience on Thredbo’s summer ski slopes, coupled with a rewarding day hike to conquer Australia’s highest peak. Delve into the comprehensive details encompassing maps, expenses, logistical necessities, and interesting facts, along with additional resources of photos and videos. This…
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Game Haven Wildlife Ride, Blantyre, Malawi
The Game Haven Wildlife Ride is a day outing near Blantyre, in Southern Malawi. I provide details, photos and videos. This is a guided cycling adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. This is a lazy half-day outdoor luxury adventure at the Game Haven Lodge, just outside the town…
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Overland Kenya – Hike & Bike (Overland Africa Series)
Africa Overland Kenya Road trip is part of a Overland Africa trip that starts in Kenya (or Arusha depending on participants) and continues south by south-west to cover Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Namibia and South Africa. I provide details, maps, costs, videos, photos and more. It’s an adventure on a shoestring. This post starts with my…
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Cycling from St Petersburg to Key West Florida
This is a quick post about me cycling from St Petersburg to Key West Florida. I provide details that include my route map, costs and photos purely for motivational purposes. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. This is a 8 day slow bicycle trip…