Hodgelings Abroad

Notes and photos from the road.

Zell am See · 24 October 2026

Zell am See

Fahrräder fahren in Österreich! Ein wunderschöner Tag!

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Zell am See · 23 October 2026

Zell am See

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Beautiful crossing from Stornoway to Ullapool. We had a short ride to Stornoway castle and the skies opened for a good drenching then again when we returned the bikes.
UK Fall 2026 · 16 October 2026
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Lovely day trip to the Callanish stones! Rain, then dry, then rain, then dry, then.... well, you get the picture. Just another day in the Hebrides!
UK Fall 2026 · 15 October 2026
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UK Fall 2026 · 14 October 2026
**Tarbert (Harris) → Stornoway (Lewis)**
This was a day for the books. Riding a bike through a literal hurricane... At one point, we went 3km UPHILL without pedalling, because the wind was at our backs. The hardest work we did was downhill but into a headwind. Crazy! We called it quits about 2/3 of the way through when it got really crazy, and sheltered in a bus stop until the only bike friendly transit service on the island could come rescue us.
By Matthew · Created 14 October 2026
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We had about 30km to ride up to the top of Uist, then took the Ferry across to Harris, then about 40km on to our B&B for the night. A lovely crossing, but a bit wet after that. We were very glad to get in out of the rain at the end of the day!
UK Fall 2026 · 13 October 2026
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A rainy day riding up Uist island. Ended up in the lovely Langass Lodge, where we had an excellent dinner
UK Fall 2026 · 12 October 2026
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Finally caught the ferry and made it out to the islands! Rode out to some pre-historic round houses, and the western coast, beyond which is nothing but water 'til you hit the Americas. Lovely weather and a lovely welcome to the Hebrides
UK Fall 2026 · 11 October 2026
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UK Fall 2026 · 11 October 2026
**Cladh Hallan Roundhouses** · South Uist, Isle of South Uist HS8 5SY
Today's ferry sailed! We made it to the outer Hebrides a day late, and now the big bike adventure begins!
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We were supposed to take the ferry to Castle Bay, but due to weather it was cancelled. We took the train to Mallaig, instead, so that we could take the next day's ferry from there to Lochsboisdale, where we can hopefully resume our trip as planned. Unexpected bonus: We went over the Harry Potter bridge! Really beautful countryside.
UK Fall 2026 · 10 October 2026
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UK Fall 2026 · 10 October 2026
**Oban**
All kitted out. Even the Scots think we're crazy for doing a bike holiday in October. Maybe we are? But that probably doesn't come as a surprise to anyone reading this
By Matthew · Created 10 October 2026
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UK Fall 2026 · 9 October 2026

Oban

Picked up bikes for our big journey! Took a 50km test ride, and saw some beautiful Scottish scenery!
Some weather drama has derailed our plans for the next couple of days, but we've got it sorted and should be back on plan after Sunday. And we'll see some unscheduled Scottish scenery in the meantime!

By Matthew · Created 9 October 2026

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UK Fall 2026 · 8 October 2026

Coast · Oban

By Matthew · Created 9 October 2026

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UK Fall 2026 · 8 October 2026

Oban

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UK Fall 2026 · 7 October 2026

Margo · 68 Miller Street, Glasgow G1 1DT

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UK Fall 2026 · 7 October 2026

Glasgow

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UK Fall 2026 · 7 October 2026

Riverside Museum · 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow G3 8RS

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UK Fall 2026 · 6 October 2026

Manchester

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UK Fall 2026 · 5 October 2026

Manchester

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UK Fall 2026 · 4 October 2026

Six by Nico Birmingham

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UK Fall 2026 · 4 October 2026

Manchester

By Matthew · Created 8 October 2026

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UK Fall 2026 · 3 October 2026

As You Like It, Royal Shakespeare Theatre

From the Globe to the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford Upon Avon... My mother would've been so envious
— Matthew

As you like it..we really liked it, even Mikey would
— Jack

By Matthew & Jack · Created 3 October 2026

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UK Fall 2026 · 3 October 2026

Stratford Upon Avon

Stratford upon Avon environs..i was last here in the 1978 to see the tempest, taming of the shrew, and ( Natalie) merchant of Venice with the fam in a creaky Commer camper

By Jack · Created 3 October 2026

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The Glee Club Birmingham – Friday Night Comedy (GL1554425)
Comedy!
UK Fall 2026 · 2 October 2026
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My Son's A Queer
Ending our London theater run with an evening of pure camp
UK Fall 2026 · 1 October 2026
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Much Ado About Nothing
Having a bard time of it...
UK Fall 2026 · 1 October 2026
By Matthew · Created 1 October 2026
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Holy Fool
So glad we got to see this show! Well written, super interesting story, and absolutely wonderfully acted
UK Fall 2026 · 30 September 2026
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UK Fall 2026 · 29 September 2026

Don Giovanni

A Night at the Opera for us fancy gays!

By Matthew · Created 29 September 2026

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UK Fall 2026 · 29 September 2026

Prince Albert · 163 Royal College St, London NW1 0SG, United Kingdom

Had to take a bit of a break this afternoon.... Maybe we'll catch that museum later

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UK Fall 2026 · 29 September 2026

The Wigmore · 15 Langham Place, London W1B 3DE, UK

Excellent food. Drinks, not quite to our taste. Nice bathrooms!

By Matthew · Created 29 September 2026

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UK Fall 2026 · 29 September 2026

Cora Pearl · 30 Henrietta Street, London, England WC2E 8NA

Super duper delicious!

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Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club · 47 Frith St, London W1D 4HT
Gettin all up in this jazz
UK Fall 2026 · 28 September 2026
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UK Fall 2026 · 28 September 2026

London

Really fun day! Excellent meals, lovely stroll through the park, tour of Royal Albert Hall, and a lovely evening of jazz

By Matthew · Created 29 September 2026

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Plaquemine Lock · 139 Graham Street, London N1 8LB
What better destination for Cajun food than London?
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Turns out, there ARE better destinations. Alas
UK Fall 2026 · 27 September 2026
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UK Fall 2026 · 27 September 2026

Hadestown

Theatre! Such fun!

This was one of the best shows I've seen in a long, long time. If you haven't seen Hadestown, do. Musically and dramatically superb. Would gladly see again, despite the 3rd most uncomfortable seats ever in my life.

By Matthew · Created 27 September 2026

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Duke of Wellington · 77 Wardour Street, Soho, London W1D 6QB
Priorities!
UK Fall 2026 · 26 September 2026
By Matthew · Created 26 September 2026
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UK Fall 2026 · 26 September 2026

Munich T1 (MUC) → London Gatwick North (LGW)

🎵 I'm leavin', on a... 🎵

By Matthew · Created 26 September 2026

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UK Fall 2026 · 25 September 2026

It's happening!

By Matthew · Created 25 September 2026

Our while life for the next few weeks!

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UK Fall 2026 · 25 September 2026

Bags Packed: Three Weeks in the UK (and Yes, We're Mostly Excited About the Bikes)

By Matthew · Created 25 September 2026

Tomorrow we fly to London, and that's the start of a three-week trip around the UK: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Oban, and then — super exciting — six days cycling the length of the Outer Hebrides on e-bikes, before finishing up through Inverness and Edinburgh and fly…

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