Matthew Hopkins

London, United Kingdom - for now....
An avid cycle tourer and Bicycle Mechanic, I also enjoy cycling, cooking, camping, cinema, computers, internet and tech.
25
May

0018: The Dalton Highway

Part 1. 25/05/2014 I cannot believe I am about to begin a journey that has been a dream
12 min read
23
May

0017: Goodbye Ruby Tuesday

Chewing the frayed end of a wooden tea stirrer and simultaneously sucking the complimentary mints given by the Virgin Atlantic
3 min read
18
May

0016: Letter#2 : Words of Wisdom.

Extract from a message to a Warmshowers host in Fairbanks, Alaska. You 2014-05-16 07:20 Hello, On or around 6th
3 min read
05
May
0015: Up the Appenines

0015: Up the Appenines

Pisa. After 18 days of travelling, my final destination. I'm now relaxing in the flat of my friend
6 min read
03
May

0014: River riding adventures

The Rhein path [http://www.rhinecycleroute.eu/] is part of the Eurovelo networks that the EU is slowly funding and
4 min read
28
Apr

0013: Europe - The final countdown...

I'm tired. Not so much I want to give up already, but enough to want to take a
3 min read
17
Apr

0012: This could be Rotterdam or anywhere...

The City of Brussels, like many cities, begins its day slowly. Quiet peaceful and stress free unlike the start of
5 min read
14
Apr

0011: Set the Traps

Packed and repacked. Then repacked again. For the past few months, I have been making every effort to save space
1 min read
31
Mar

0010: T-50 days and counting

It's getting closer! I left my job last Friday. My flat vacated this last weekend and I am
2 min read
04
Mar

0009: Yorkshire Dales test weekend

Leeds to Malham I set off from Headingley at 9 am more or less. The weather surprised me. It was
6 min read
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