Spoke Lore

tales from a bicycle traveler

A small harbor on blue water in front of rolling green hills and a pointed steeple peeking up from behind green trees. Color boats were floating in the harbor beside a wooden pier stretching across the water.

Cycling into Girvan: Discovering a Hidden Coastal Gem in Scotland

Traveling by bicycle often leads to places you never planned to visit. After a month cycling Ireland, a spontaneous invitation brought me to Girvan, a quiet fishing town on Scotland’s west coast. With a generous local host as my guide, I explored coastal paths, historic landmarks, and hidden corners that revealed the charm of this overlooked destination.

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Mar 317 min read

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Want to Spend a Quiet Day in Edinburgh? Here are some ideas to get away from the crowds

Want to spend a quiet day in Edinburgh away from the crowds? In this article you'll find some recommendations for how to spend a quiet day in Scotland's capital city.

atinyadventurer

Mar 176 min read

We’ll always have Ireland

A heartwarming story about the transition of a mother/daughter relationship, as they ready for a change in their relationship by traveling to Ireland together.

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May 19, 20256 min read