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Heidelberg is gorgeous. This university town along the Neckar river dates back some 2,400 years, and has been one of Europe’s great academic hubs since 1386. Though Heidelberg Castle was my primary destination, I first set off for the “Philosopher’s Way” – a high trail overlooking the old city. It has been traversed by the […]

A Chain of Unfortunate Events

Last week, in preparation for my four-day ride from London to Glasgow, I intended to cycle from London to Bath in one day, stopping at Stonehenge along the way. It did not go as planned, but I learned some valuable lessons.