Coping with Lockdown 3.0

Coping with Lockdown 3.0

I’m aware I’ve been a little quiet on the blog lately. If I’m honest, I’ve been struggling to find anything interesting to write about. Its a really tricky time for most people right now, so at least I know I’m not alone in feeling a 

2020 – The Year We Never Expected

2020 – The Year We Never Expected

What a weird year 2020 has been. I certainly never planned for this year to play out like it did. I never expected to spend the majority of my year riding a static bike around the virtual world of Zwift. I never expected to be 

NaviLens

NaviLens

Earlier this week I appeared on BBC North West Tonight as part of a news piece highlighting an exciting development to help make shopping more accessible to the blind and visually impaired. I was approached during October to see if I would be interested in 

6 Places to Eat Post-Lockdown

6 Places to Eat Post-Lockdown

We have been in lockdown now for over 3 months and the end is in sight. Strict restrictions are being lifted and we can start venturing out again, so long as we stick to social distancing rules. Restaurants, cafes and shops are starting to reopen 

Foodie Adventures in Paris – Part 2

Foodie Adventures in Paris – Part 2

In the first part of my foodie adventures in Paris, I describe my experiences around our evening meals. However we also experienced so much more during the day. People aren’t lying when they claim that there is a bakery on every street corner in Paris. 

Foodie Adventures in Paris – Part 1

Foodie Adventures in Paris – Part 1

Following our Track World Championships earlier this month, myself and Neil took a couple of weeks off from training to recover and refresh. As part of our break we decided to go away for a few days. One of the things we both enjoy doing 

Blindingly Good Food is One Year Old

Blindingly Good Food is One Year Old

I find it hard to believe, but I’ve been writing this blog now for 1 year. I started it for 2 reasons really, to showcase the kind of diet I have as a full-time athlete and also to demonstrate how someone living with a visual 

5 Favourite Places To Eat: Altrincham

5 Favourite Places To Eat: Altrincham

As it is now the end of my cycling road season, I will have a couple of easier weeks training, before I turn my focus to the track cycling season over winter. Now is the time that I can afford to be a little more 

Eating Out with a Guide Dog

Eating Out with a Guide Dog

I do love going out for a nice meal. It is one of my favourite pastimes. I also love trying new food, so I’m always looking for new restaurants to visit. The majority of the time I do go out, I am also accompanied by 

Libby

Libby

Unfortunately there has been a longer than usual gap since my last blog post. This is because my best friend and companion of 13 years went to sleep for the final time early last week and I have needed a little head space. I’m struggling to 

Blindingly Good Food

Blindingly Good Food

Hello and welcome to the first post of my new blog, Blindingly Good Food. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I love talking about food. For those of you who know me, this is all the time. Food has become a massive