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Entertainment Tour 2013

We organise bespoke cycling tours that take riders through spectacular scenery and infamous locations around Italy.
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Entertainment Tour 2013

Italian Cycling Tours

We create tours to suit your needs, sharing with you the very best of Italy. If you are looking to explore the Italian cycling scene contact us: RockettRides@gmail.com
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Italian Cycling Tours
Baffin Island Expedition

On March 19th, Ben Rockett will attempt the first bicycle traverse of Baffin Island. He will ride a bespoke Qoroz bike carrying all his kit and supplies with him.
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Baffin Island Expedition
Sharing Stories

We are passionate about pedal powered adventures, so we share as many stories as we can. Whether you have just learned to ride a bike or you are a seasoned pedaler, we would love to share your stories.
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Sharing Stories

Latest Blog

Le Tour De Mont Blanc – George Eyles

One of our most accomplished Ultra-distance members has shared his account from Le Tour de Mont Blanc. George Eyles, who is raising funds for Spinal Research. On Sunday 20th July...

Sponsor Update: RockettRides Tours

Thank you to the wonderful and energetic RockettRides Cycling Tours for sponsoring this event. This years tours in Italy will certainly be warmer than the upcoming trip on ice, but...

Sponsor Update: WildCat Gear

“Ride Far, Ride Free” is the motto of WildCat gear and that is being put into practice with the help of their Snow Leopard Frame bag. Their frame system is...

Sponsor Update: Iesis Consultancy

I am delighted to announce that Iesis Engineering Consultancy have come onboard as a major sponsor of the expedition! It goes without saying that sponsors are key to expeditions such...

“Pole of Cold” explores the concept of winter

(Excerpt taken from poleofcold.com) “The Pole of Cold Expedition is a journey to chase the onset of winter across Europe and Siberia as far as the Pole of Cold, the...

Aaron Peterson Ice Biking

Images like this, from Aaron Peterson, are getting us in the mood for December’s testing of the Qoroz Snow Bike. And to add to the adventures on fat, studded tyres,...

Action for Children

Action for Children supports and speaks out for the UK’s most vulnerable and neglected children and young people, for as long as it takes to make a difference in their...

BicycleChain Open Evening

Next Wednesday – December 4th – I will be giving a short talk at the BicycleChain‘s open evening in Bridgwater, Somerset. I will have the Qoroz Snow Bike with me...

Baffin Island Cycle Traverse

Tucked up in the Arctic circle North of Canada, lies Baffin Island, which is locked in sea ice for the majority of the year and as with polar region extremes,...

The Tour Divide, 2745miles solo.

If the current performances of RAAM are blowing your mind, then check out some of the other races taking place right now. Mike Hall is putting in a great performance...

RAAM 2013

Any RAAM fans might well be on the edges of their seats already as the solo riders set off from Oceanside. With a huge field of solo riders starting out...

New Record for Cycling Around Australia

An extraordinary effort of cycling around Australia: Reid Anderton’s record is around Australia in 37 days, 1 hour and 18 minutes is something quite incredible. But that’s not all –...

Charity Auction at Look Mum No Hands

Blog entry courtesy of Luke Humphreys: An invitation to a memorable night of bikes, photography and beer. All for an inspiring cause. Dates: 7th of March – An auction of cycling images + rare Team Sky Kask...

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26th Feb 2013

Hungry Cyclists…?

There is much more to ‘cycling food’ than many sports brand marketers would let us believe. I am a particular fan of pre- and post- ride meals detailed here on...

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28th Jan 2013

Benno Rawlinson – Atlantic Update

Blinky Blimey look at their progress: Atlantic Row Tracker.

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24th Jan 2013

Anna McNuff: The BigFive-0

Yesterday evening I was filled with energy whilst hearing first hand about the upcoming adventure of Anna McNuff. Her video below will explain all but needless to say this is...

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24th Jan 2013

Why snow disruption is so good…

Simply because it is a disruption to what’s normal. I like the fact that people get excited when they can’t see the path and instead make their own tracks, taking...

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07th Jan 2013

Rowing the Atlantic Ocean

My good friend Benno Rawlinson is about to set off from Gran Canaria and row across the Atlantic Ocean. He packed his bags which amounted to just this little collection,...

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07th Jan 2013

Mental Toughness – when things get hard.

A critical element to top performance is the ability to keep focused when it really matters. Indeed, there are many cases where the most physically capable athlete doesn’t end up...

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12th Dec 2012

Ueli Steck

Thanks to Snow and Rock I was fortunate enough to bag a ticket to Ueli Steck’s lecture at the Royal Geographical Society in London last night. It turns out I’d...