Anywhere with Origin: Cycling & Hiking

Coffee ultimately introduced me to the world of cycling, and it combines two things I feel most passionately about. A typical coffee routine would be either a pre ride brew at home (if I’m riding solo) or meet at a coffee shop if riding with friends. From there, the ideal ride will always consist of a good mid ride coffee stop – which is what often dictates the route.

I love cycling on home roads when back in Cornwall. Last year, I spent a few big days on the bike with a good friend of mine (who has now moved back to Italy), showing him the sights and exploring new ones – stopping for good coffee, crab sandwiches, and pasties – it was amazing to share the roads with him and I look back on it very fondly!

I won’t lie, like most, summer is always the time I look forward to: the longer evenings, sunshine, being able to wear shorts and a jersey—but it’s made that much sweeter if you’ve endured and ridden through the winter; you appreciate that warmer weather for sure.

Last year my partner and I set out on a hike along the Northumberland coast path. We carried everything we needed and camped in the sand dunes along the way. Once the initial prep for the trip and travel is out of the way, your day-to-day becomes very simplistic. One foot in front of the other, with coffee stops scattered throughout the day, marking certain milestones on the journey.

It’s always the first coffee of the day that hits different for me. Our tired bodies on quiet beaches, watching the sun come up after a night in the dunes and a few days outside, anticipating another day of walking in front of you. Magic!