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Garry McGivern (Travelsonabike2) cycling on the Isle of Purbeck on his trusty bike, Passepartout

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Bicycle Touring Photos: April 2025 | Travelsonabike2

Bicycle Touring Photos April 2025 Hills and blue sky

April 2025 Bicycle Touring Photos

Photos from my bicycle touring exploits around the world, which I’ve added to the website over the past month (April 2025). Photographs that I’ve taken while travelling around on my bike that have appeared on the website over the past month.

This month’s photos come from Morocco, France, Spain, Australia, and my recent rides in Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

It’s been a busy month with the camera. I’ve had a couple of rides out this month, and as always, I’ve had my camera on hand. My Flickr photo album reflects this. There are quite a lot of photos. Photographs in the Flickr album come from Dorset, the Isle of Purbeck, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and West Sussex.

You can also find photos on my social media channels: Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and Pinterest, which you can view without subscribing. But if you already subscribe to social media, why not give me a follow, and follow me as I travel around on my bike?

Bicycle Touring Photos April 2025

(Pictures added to the website this month)

All ready to leave Tom’s Field
Corfe Castle
Tonight’s camp at Grange Farm
This made me laugh today
Some of the animals at Grange Farm
There was a brief shower this morning, resulting in a rainbow
You can buy anything here
Colourful market stalls
Sunrise at camp this morning
Arriving in Portsmouth
Westhay Moor National Nature Reserve
Somebody’s not happy
Moving house Aussie style
Garry’s March/April bicycle tour map
The Kennet and Avon Canal near Devizes
The old border post between Spain and France
Garry at the border
The newly redeveloped area in Salisbury
Both aircraft carriers in Portsmouth Harbour. Although the Prince of Wales was leaving port today
Chequers Quay, Emsworth
Look at the selection of goodies
A rather wet campsite after last nights rain
St Leonard’s Barn, dating from the 13th or 14th century. It’s old!
Sunset at Grange Farm
Bondi Beach
Looking out over the Three Sisters
One of the donkeys on site
Brighstone Beach
A Troll on the Red Squirrel Trail
The picturesque village of Godshill
Southampton Waters
I was also the first on the ferry
Bluebells
Penguin sculpture at Worthing Hospital, where I had my pre-op
Looking along the River Arun at Littlehampton

April 2025 Flickr Photo Album

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April 2025 Bicycle Touring Photos

If you want to find out if Garry’s away touring at the moment and check his location, visit the Where’s Garry web page. And, of course, you can always follow Garry on social media: Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, X, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest. The bulk of Garry’s photos can be found on his Flickr page, where he releases his monthly photos and tour photographs first. You can also find pictures from all of his tours in year order.

If you want to find out if Garry’s away touring at the moment and check his location, visit the Where’s Garry web page.

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Bicycle Touring England: Langton Matravers To Brockenhurst | Travelsonabike2

Bicycle touring England 1st-April-2025 Touring bicycle loaded with panniers

Cycling England: Langton Matravers to Brockenhurst

My latest bicycle touring update, cycling in England, Langton Matravers to Brockenhurst. 47 miles. That blooming wind, it’s been a tough ride today. And we’ve ended up back where we were on Sunday, back in the New Forest.

You may remember from Sunday’s post that I was supposed to be heading for the Isle of Wight today. But the wind seems to have switched around to the East. Usually, the prevailing wind comes from the Southwest, which is why I tend to head in this direction. A headwind to get here, then a nice tailwind to blow me home. Not this time. And from what I can see, there’s going to be a strong easterly wind for the rest of the week.

Ruins of a castle
Corfe Castle

I might go over to the island tomorrow. I’ll see how I feel in the morning. To be honest, by the time I’d reached Christchurch today, I’d had enough and dithered around wondering whether to go to the Isle of Wight or come here to Brockenhurst. I think I made the right choice. It was gone 4 o’clock by the time I’d finished setting up camp. I think had I gone to the island, it would have been a much longer day.

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If you’re enjoying the ride and want to fuel my next mile, you can always support me by buying me a beer. And of course you can always follow me on social media: Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, X, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest. I’m also on Flickr, where you’ll find pictures from all my tours, along with regular photo updates that I generally publish each month.

If you want to find out if I’m away touring at the moment and check my location, visit the Where’s Garry page. And for an insight into the gear and logistics that keep me on the road, see my Life at 10mph Guide.

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Cycling England: Brockenhurst to Langton Matravers

My latest bicycle touring update, cycling in England, Brockenhurst to Langton Matravers. 40 miles. Even though I’ve only cycled forty miles today, it still took most of the day.

It took a good couple of hours to cycle out of the New Forest. I seemed to stop every five minutes or so for one reason or another. Then, cycling along Bournemouth seafront. Despite it being flat and an easy ride. That also took nearly two hours. Personally, I think it was all the bikini-clad ladies on the beach! I couldn’t believe they were there. (It’s been warm, but not that warm.) I had to stop each time I saw one just to make sure I wasn’t seeing things!

Sailing boat on water
Waiting for the Sandbanks ferry

Cycling up the Purbeck Hills to Swanage and then onto Tom’s Field at Langton Matravers (tonight’s campsite) wasn’t too bad. I always think the thought is worse than the deed. Although it is always a hard slog when it’s at the end of the day. Although not today, as we’ve only cycled forty miles.

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If you’re enjoying the ride and want to fuel my next mile, you can always support me by buying me a beer. Or subscribe to my blog and follow me as I travel around on my bike. As a subscriber, you’ll be among the first to receive news and updates on future tours. And, of course, you can always follow me on social media: Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, X, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest. I’m also on Flickr, where you’ll find pictures from all my tours, along with regular photo updates that I generally publish each month.

If you want to find out if I’m away touring at the moment and check my location, visit the Where’s Garry page. And for an insight into the gear and logistics that keep me on the road, see my Life at 10mph Guide.

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Bicycle Touring England: Langton Matravers To Adgestone | Travelsonabike2

A harbour in England

Cycling England: Langton Matravers to Adgestone

My latest bicycle touring update: cycling England, Langton Matravers to Adgestone. 64 miles. I’m feeling tired today. I didn’t get a lot of sleep last night. Last night, all I could hear was some cow (the four-legged type). It was mooing all night. I don’t know what was up with it, whether it was trying to give birth or something. But it definitely sounded distressed. The chances are that I’m not going to get a lot of sleep tonight either. The weather forecast is for thunder and lightning!

Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle

Well, just for a change, I’m on the Isle of Wight! Although not at my usual campsite. Apart from liking the Isle of Wight. The other reason for returning is that my hip and leg are so bad at the moment that I don’t have the confidence to go too far. I’m just about okay if nothing goes wrong. But if I had a puncture or had to change a tyre. That would be a major event for me. I find putting the tent up is bad enough. But after saying all that, I’m still enjoying myself.

Two sails bridge
The Two Sails Bridge at Poole

The ride today was a lot cooler. It’s been cloudy nearly all day, and the last few miles were in the rain! Luckily, it stopped just long enough for me to put the tent up, then the heavens just opened!

Beach volleyball
Beach volleyball at Boscombe

My eyes are still bad. I’m wondering now if I’ve got conjunctivitis. I’ll get them checked out at the doctor’s tomorrow, as I’m heading home for the night before setting off again on Monday.

Christchurch harbour
Christchurch harbour

Follow & Support My Bicycle Touring Adventures

If you’re enjoying the ride and want to fuel my next mile, you can always support me by buying me a beer. And of course you can always follow me on social media: Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, X, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest. I’m also on Flickr, where you’ll find pictures from all my tours, along with regular photo updates that I generally publish each month.

If you want to find out if I’m away touring at the moment and check my location, visit the Where’s Garry page. And for an insight into the gear and logistics that keep me on the road, see my Life at 10mph Guide.

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