New Pages
October 19, 2026
Check out my new pages
Ideas for getting involved in 2027 https://bellsandbikes.com/ideas/
Get in touch via the contact page https://bellsandbikes.com/contact/
It could be you
September 1, 2026
Fascinating & inspiring when you cold call musicians, art therapists & community gardeners with idea to create events & togetherness as prequel & legacy to Le Tour de France Femmes. Drystone wallers & well dressers next. & bellringers obviously. Is that you? DM me @bellsandbikes on most social medias. What else too? #tdf #tdff #letour
Eclipse over Hope church
August 13, 2026
The roadsides were packed with people last night. Either watching the eclipse or getting a space early for next year’s Tour de France Femmes in the Peak District. The Femmes will race past Hope church. The eclipse checked it out last night.
Bellringing practice
July 17, 2026
Cycle to church. Biggest weekly mileage yet this year. Beautiful evening.
England v Argentina
July 15, 2026
Towers on TV
July 12, 2026
Plenty of churches, towers and spires in the Tour coverage again, but you just wait for next year. We’ve got some crackers for you. Turn the sound up too #bellringing #heavymetal #tdf #tdff #letour
England Norway – Cycling
July 11, 2026
Countdown to #EngNor and here’s us camping on a football pitch in Hellandsbygd, Norway. Cycle touring during the 1994 World Cup in the USA and Le Tour de France. My article didn’t make the cut for the CTC magazine but here’s a timely extract. #EngVsNor #England #Norge #tdf
Doubles
July 9, 2026
Yes. Its doubles on the Tourmalet
Warm up act for Jenkin Road
July 5, 2026
Montjuic, Barcelona. Warm up act for the return of Le Côte de Wincobank (Jenkin Road) in Le Tour de France Femmes next year #tdf #tdff #tdf2027
Snake Pass – Chasing The Sun
June 28, 2026
Never miss a chance to ride The Snake when its closed to motor vehicles. This was our ride 7.30-10.30pm both ways last Wednesday.
