Nick CottonNick Cotton has been writing about cycling for almost 20 years, riding over 60,000 miles on lanes, forest tracks, bridleways and canal towpaths all over the UK. He has a passion for real ale, good pubs and fine cafes. At 6 feet 4 inches and 14 stone e needs a lot of feeding and cycling provides a great excuse to do just this! Nick has lived in Surrey and Bristol but is now based in Cumbria. Read More Read Less