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Alice Baddeley – Bike Touring Britain: Coastlines, Straight Lines and 1,000+ Mile Challenges

Alice Baddeley – Bike Touring Britain: Coastlines, Straight Lines and 1,000+ Mile Challenges

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 Alice is a long-distance bike tourer, drone pilot, and freelance creative who designs her adventures around self-imposed rules and unconventional challenges. Based in a van and working with Komoot, she uses cycling as both a mode of transport and a way to deeply explore the landscapes of Britain. Her journeys are anything but ordinary. In 2021, Alice cycled through every town and village in Sussex, covering over 1,000 miles without leaving the county. The following year, she completed a full cycle of the British coastline. In 2023, she attempted an even more ambitious challenge—travelling from Shoreham to Oldshoremore in as straight a line across Britain as possible. In this episode, Alice shares how she first discovered bike touring, what inspired her to take on increasingly creative endurance challenges, and why she is drawn to journeys that combine geography, problem-solving, and adventure. She talks about life on the road in a van, the logistics behind her rides, and the realities of planning multi-week cycling expeditions using everything from paper maps to GPS apps. We explore the highs and lows of long-distance cycling, from wild camping and weather challenges to moments of complete freedom on remote coastal routes. Alice also reflects on what she has learned from designing her own rules for adventure, and why letting go of perfection has opened the door to more meaningful experiences. Listen to this episode to hear how cycling can become a creative practice, why the UK is full of endless adventure opportunities, and how setting your own rules might just be the best way to explore the world. *** New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries. Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Your support makes a difference. Thank you x *** Show notes Being based in a van Originally from South West LondonSelf employed as a drone pilot and freelancing for Komoot Her love for cycling and using if for her main mode of transportGetting interested in bike touring Finding out about cycling from Lands End to John O' Groats (LEJOG)Finding out you don't need to be an athlete to cycle these massive distances Magical moments from her LEJOG TripDoing it with paper maps pre smart phonesMaking a lifestyle decision to become self employed Enjoying the freedom it gave herCycling during covid - staying local in Sussex The Sussex 1000 challenge Wanting to cycle the coast line of Great Britain The reason for the name yellow velloLoving the colour yellow Starting to work with KomootHaving to postpone the cycle trip around GB for 2 years Wanting to see more of her home countryBeing guided by a silly set of rules Stick as closely to the coastline as possible Not cycling islands unless there was a bridgeWanting the GPS to look as close as possible to the outline of GBGoing clockwise Why Devon and Cornwall were the hardest parts Planning for the tripWanting to compete the trip in 80 days - with no days offHaving a bivvy bag but planning to stay in accommodation When things go wrong and you end up sleeping on the beach Spending just under £4k on accommodation What it was like day to day Being able to enjoy it and relax into the rideTaking photos and filming the tripPost admin that still needs to be done!Did the dream match the realityWhy it was the best thing she's ever doneNot having any really low daysBeing very lucky with the weather How the weather can impact your trip Why the North West Coast of Scotland was incredible 340 degrees North The Bryson Line Book: The Road to Little Dribbling: More Notes from a Small Island: 1 By Bill Bryson The challenges of cycling on some of the bridle ways and why there was a lot of pushingHaving the confidence to wild campGetting back home after the finishThe lesson learned from these trips and adventures Not worrying as much Using cheap bikes, buying food from supermarkets If you've got an idea that is stuck in your head - that's your gut instinct saying you should do itLoving van lifeLooking to find a base at some point Future adventures and plans Wanting to see more of the UKMaybe Ireland?Doing a perfect circle around London or maybe a flower shape?How to connect with Alice on social media yello.veStart with something small, don't worry too much about thingsThe things you worry about don't tend to happen, so don't waste your time worrying Don't worry too much about how other people do things - there is no wrong or right wayEverything is really personal Be confident and go for it!Why it's always great to go outside your comfort zone. The more you do that - the more adventures ...
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