Riding

Macavalanche 2026

In 2012 I did the New Year’s Day uphill (running) race on Aonach Mor with John. A mere 14 years later I was back for a downhill-only race, albeit this time on a bike.

Heading off on the North Face trail. © Haydn Williams 2017

Lakes MTB

It was “off to the Lake District” last weekend, for the annual Bowline MTB weekend.

Sunshine and silhouettes at Dalby Forest. © Haydn Williams 2016

Round-up

It’s been a busy few weeks, so I figured a...

The view across Blaenau from the top of the runs. © Haydn Williams 2015

Blaenau FUNstiniog

James doesn’t like surprises, but he perked up when I revealed that we had downhill bikes booked for the day…

On the summit of Creagan a' Choire Etchachan, with Loch Etchachan and Cairn Gorm in the background. © Haydn Williams 2014

Fell / Glen / Creagan / Forest

Last week was both geographically and topographically varied. From Loughborough to Aberdeen and back gave me the opportunity to fit in some outdoors stuff, so I took advantage and did just that.

Busy busy

Busy busy

We’ve just got back from a week in Snowdonia, staying...