Tag Archives: Katie Gormley

Pit-In: and shave valuable minutes from your commute

Imagine cruising out of the lift straight to your desk?

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Holiday Souvenirs

To soften the blow of returning from any holiday it is vital to make some holiday purchases.

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Day 7 – Retracing our steps and moving on

My mind is full of peddles so I got up early to enjoy the sunrise from my balcony before we head back to Chiang Mai in our sag.

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Day 6 – Fang to Baan Yapa – Hill failure and shopping for a good cause

My disappointment in not quite making it up the hill is short lived. Our mission upwards was to visit the Karen Hill tribes people (famous for their long necks). Any profits made from what they sell are kept directly by the tribes people, used for education amongst other essentials. There is nothing quite like a bit of therapeutic shopping for easing the joints and the ego. In fact, I believe it may actually be better for you than a Thai massage.

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Day 5 – Chiang Dao to Fang – The most miles and a huge secret

We roll out of yet another amazing hotel and onto the road. We’ve only got one stop off today, the Tab Tao Cave. That’s 50km up the road though so for now its time to peddle.

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Day 3 – Heading North to Mae Taeng – Happy Elephants and My First Climb

Its OK, you can hate me if you like.

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Day 2 – Chiang Mai to Baan Tawai and back again

Distance  32km After a leisurely start (and more time to enjoy this amazing hotel) we’re heading South West of Chiang Mai to visit the ancient ruins of Wiang Kum Kam. It’s a warm up day for getting introduced to our bikes and time to see a bit more of this capital city of the north. [...]

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Warmer Climbs: A Thai Adventure on Two Wheels

England is quite lovely but its cold this time of year and January is depressing. Plus sportsister founder Louise has cleverly decided to get married on Koh Samui. So I have decided to do what any smart girl in my position would. I’m going cycling in Thailand

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Warmer Climbs – A plan put into action

England is lovely but this time of year can be a bit wet and miserable can’t it.  Luckily Sportsister founder Louise has cleverly planned to get married on Koh Samui and has invited me to come. So, I have decided to do what any smart girl in my position would. I’m swapping my daily London [...]

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Katie’s Uphill Battle – Week 7 – White Week

Delighted to be leaving London in the rain and less delighted to be arriving in Val D’Isere in the drizzle – its 1850 metres above sea level… it is NOT meant to rain.

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