News & Articles
ALC go Canoe Wild!
Going on ALC meets around the country leads to all kinds of new places and exciting opportunities.
Thoughts of a newbie cycle tourer - from 2023.
I did the “WALE” (WArrington to Land’s End) in 2023, a shortened version of LEJOG for those people, like me, who are too lazy to do the whole thing!
ALC visit the 2023 Cycle Touring Festival
This was a wonderful 2023 event - just posting here on our new website!
Kendal Meet - ALC go to see “Ultimate Coldplay”
We had a great night watching this Coldplay tribute band.
Limitations of Bike Touring on a Brompton
A Brompton is an excellent tourer but no bike is perfect…
Wouldn’t you like to go to the Semaine Fédérale?
Great fun at Semaine Fédérale, the picture shows the fantastic picnic by the lake but every day was wonderful!
My favourite one man tent - the Hilleberg Enan
The Hilleberg Enan is a great tent, especially on the wet and windy Wild Atlantic Way!
Pot Wash Swallows
Looking after Swallows at Nottingham Camping & Caravan Club Site Pot Wash!
A Nottinghamshire Ride
We went for a lovely ride in Nottinghamshire, saw a “few” horseshoes and avoided the thunderstorm!
ALC becomes an affiliate organisation with Cycling UK!
We are delighted to join Cycling UK as an affiliate organisation, benefiting from £10 million of public liability insurance on Group organised rides, and getting closer to an organisation that shares the same founder, Thomas Hiram Holding.
New Association of Lightweight Campers Website
At last we have a new website!
We will be adding much more content in the months ahead!