• In the Company of Camels. Before I even began planning to cycle round the world, I dreamed of crossing the Australian Outback. This incredible journey, with fantastic photography, brought all those dreams rushing back!
• ‘Other surfers respect me’: the 92-year-old still riding waves in New Zealand.
• “’I’m a Kind of Mechanised Tramp’” A short film about cycle touring in the 1970s. I love the voiceover guy.
• 100 (Short) Rules for a Better Life.
• I am a big believer in asking myself challenging questions when trying to make plans or figure life out. These, fromTim Ferriss and James Clear are excellent.

• I’ve written an article for The TImes about wild camping and land access. I’m hoping that they won’t cut the bit about the ‘Starry Starry Fortnight‘ campaign encouraging people to get out and celebrate the wonder of the winter night over the next two weeks. It’s commemorating 20 Years of Outdoor Access in Scotland, and there’s a good podcast about that here. 
• Pair that outing with the Virtual Resilience Challenge from the Youth Adventure Trust. It’s a way to get your family outdoors to promote positive mental well-being, build resilience and develop confidence, whilst supporting vulnerable young people who are facing challenges of their own.
• Sign up for a week of the Thighs of Steel 5,400km Glasgow to Athens relay, cycle 500-700km and help raise £80,000 for grassroots refugee projects.
• Devastating earthquakes have killed thousands of people in Turkey and Syria, two countries that I loved cycling through. Please donate now.