{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"8 Day Cycling Adventure from London to Wales : Go West with Steve Silk","description":"\ud83c\udfa7 Go West with Steve Silk \u2014 Cycling Britain\u2019s Wild and Winding West Country Go West with Steve Silk | Cycling Adventure Across Britain\u2019s West Country Join Active Travel Adventures as we chat with Steve Silk about his new book Go West and his 300-mile cycling journey through Britain\u2019s backroads, coastlines, and countryside. Discover how slow travel reveals adventure and meaning on two wheels. You'll hear fascinating stories, legends and learn some of the history along Steve's adventure and come away inspired to create your own grand adventure, whether by bike, foot or cia paddling. \ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Ride Into Britain\u2019s Past \u2014 One Pedal Stroke at a Time In this episode of Active Travel Adventures, host Kit Parks sits down with British journalist and adventurer Steve Silk, author of the captivating new book Go West: Adventure Cycling Through Britain\u2019s Past. Steve\u2019s journey follows winding country lanes and scenic coastal climbs. Along the way, he encounters farmers, ferrymen, and fellow wanderers\u2014each sharing stories that bring Britain\u2019s western landscapes to life. \u201cWhen you travel slowly\u2014by bike or by foot\u2014you see how the land shapes people, and how people shape the land.\u201d \u2013 Steve Silk COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your own adventure, photos, and more cool info about today\u2019s show. \ud83d\udcda Get your copy of Go West \ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f What You\u2019ll Discover in This Episode How Steve designed his route  The most memorable stretches through Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset Hidden inns, fishing ports, and countryside caf\u00e9s perfect for cyclists Why slow travel and self-propelled adventures deepen cultural understanding Tips for planning your own multi-day cycling tour  What Britain\u2019s backroads teach us about resilience, simplicity, and wonder \ud83c\udf3f About the Guest \u2014 Steve Silk Steve Silk is a British writer, journalist, and lifelong cyclist passionate about exploring the intersection of landscape and story. His best selling first book, The Great North Road, retraced Britain\u2019s most famous coaching route from London to Edinburgh. In Go West, Steve turns toward the Atlantic, pedaling 300 miles across fields, moors, and coastline to rediscover the spirit of Britain\u2019s West Country. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your own adventure, photos, and more cool info about today\u2019s show. Get FREE Travel Planners, Checklists and Packing Lists for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  RECOMMENDED TOUR COMPANIES ******* EMAIL ME FOR PROMO DISCOUNT CODES***** Saily Affordable eSIM Overseas Mobile Phone Plans - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel.  Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges.  Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5% Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.  Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You\u2019ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don\u2019t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you\u2019ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) \ud83d\udcda Resources Mentioned Book: Go West: Adventure Cycling Through Britain\u2019s Past by Steve Silk Steve\u2019s Website: stevesilk.co.uk Follow Steve: Instagram | Twitter\/X Previous Book: The Great North Road \ud83d\uded2 Where to Buy Go West Get your copy today: \ud83d\udc49 Amazon or your local independent bookstore. \ud83c\udfa7 Listen & Subscribe Never miss an adventure! Subscribe to Active Travel Adventures: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube \ud83d\udcac Join the Conversation Have you ever followed a historic route on your own adventure? Share your story in the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group or tag @ActiveTravelAdventures on Instagram! (C) Active Travel Adventures LLC - All Rights Reserved   ","author_name":"Active Travel Adventures podcast I Inspiring Multi-Day Adventure Trips Around the World","author_url":"https:\/\/activetraveladventures.com","html":"