Welcome to FTtouring
FTtouring is where the journeys, stories and knowledge gained from a life lived by bike are shared. From remote gravel tracks to the world’s most iconic cycling routes, it’s an archive for anyone drawn to adventure by bicycle.
Latest Destination Guides
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Jura Bikepacking Guide
Explore Guide: Jura Bikepacking GuideJura isn’t an island packed with bikepacking routes, but that’s exactly why it works. With one main road, a handful…
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Gigha Bikepacking Guide
Explore Guide: Gigha Bikepacking GuideSmall, slow and wonderfully laid-back, Gigha is a bikepacking destination where white-sand beaches, turquoise water and quiet single-track roads matter…
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Kintyre Peninsula Bikepacking Guide
Explore Guide: Kintyre Peninsula Bikepacking GuideA practical first-hand bikepacking guide to the Kintyre Peninsula, covering when to visit, weather, transport, camping and accommodation, food and…
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Arran: Bikepacking Guide
Explore Guide: Arran: Bikepacking GuideA practical first-hand bikepacking guide to the Isle of Arran, covering when to visit, weather, ferries, camping and accommodation, food…
Latest Route Guides
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Best of Jura
Explore Route: Best of JuraFive cycling routes across Jura, from the Long Road and coastal gravel to remote estate tracks and an exploratory crossing…
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Kintyre Gravel Way
Explore Route: Kintyre Gravel WayThe Kintyre Gravel Way is a 156km point-to-point route across the Kintyre Peninsula, linking Tarbert in the north with Machrihanish…
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Best of Arran
Explore Route: Best of ArranBest of Arran brings together ten of my favourite rides on the island, from short local loops and classic road…
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Cantii Way
Explore Route: Cantii WayFrom hidden woodland trails to open countryside and sweeping coastline, the Cantii Way bikepacking route is a 236km circular ride…
Latest Journals
Currently Riding

UK
I'm currently back in the UK planning the next adventure by bike: UK to Cape Town, South Africa.Last updated · 3 October 2026
Journey Statistics
42
Countries visited
52,979
Kilometres covered
1454
Days on the road
5
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