Book Tour: Nottingham
Our first stop in Nottingham was to take Maria for a walk, so I pedalled for Wollaton Park. What a surprise – it was an incredible! Just look! But another surprise awaited for us on our return to the bicycle …. I had taken wrong turning and had parked my...
Book Tour: Coventry
The World Bike Girl Event in Coventry was held at Twisted Barrel Brewery in what must be the coolest city spot I’ve ever visited … Fargo Village (if you are visiting Coventry these are must dos). Twisted Barrel Brewery are famous for their ales which meant...
Book Tour: Arrive to Coventry
We made it to Coventry! This shows you how bad my geography and general knowledge is … I thought I was cycling into a wee town but Coventry is the ninth largest city in England! You can imagine my shock! As soon as we passed the Welcome to Coventry sign, I...
Book Tour: Milton Keynes
London behind us we arrived to Milton Keynes for our event at Twenty3c Bike Shop and Cafe in Stony Stratford on Friday 17th Aug. We stayed the night before with my agents Mum Chris, not far away and she kindly gave us a lift to the event. To pack everything in...
Book Tour: London
Before arriving to London, I stopped off at a friends in Milton Keynes where Maria would stay over night and allow me a day in London on my own to do podcasts and interviews. I usually buy the big issue and tell them to keep my copy so they can sell on but this time I...
Last weekend we got the last of the preparations for baby completed and this weekend we made the most of being free of a massive to do list! Today we rode the Glentress trails and enjoyed 2.5 hours of cycling in nature and sunshine! Of course I was like a cycling Buddha climbing over 1000ft in my granny gear at 34 weeks pregnant lol. I just go really slowly so there is no strain or hard effort ... just gentle fun ... and I love every moment.
Yesterday we went to Glasgow for the Big Feed which was amazing with all different kinds of street food. It's back on every weekend. It was just so great to experience some normality again! I felt so safe as it's in a big warehouse with plenty of seating outside. Thoroughly recommend.
34 weeks pregnant! Can you believe it? The scans are suggesting she's 6.3lbs already! She likes her food just her mammy and daddy do lol. I really can't wait for her to be born to meet and see her! Maria is doing great and has stepped up her 24/7 security detail of me and the bump to being a shadow of us lol
Hope you are all well ... it feels really good to be enjoying life again after last year. I'm cherishing every moment.
All our love Ishbel, Steven, Maria & The Bump xxx
Me and the bump celebrated 32 weeks of pregnancy today by cycling 20 miles on my mountain bike! We cycled to collect Steven from work (he had commuted by bicycle) and we cycled home together. Funny how I struggle to put my pants and socks on due to bump but I can cycle no problem ... must look a right sight at this stage getting off my bike, locking it up and waddling away 😂 Tomorrow got a scan at hospital and Steven is allowed to come which is hugely amazing! I'll cycle to hospital too 😂.
Ishbel xxx