Author Archives: M Mauchline

We Will Never Be Here Again: the amazing story of Svein Tuft, the greatest Canadian cyclist few have ever heard of…

Posted on January 22, 2008 by M Mauchline

The tattoo found on Svein Tuft’s right forearm. At thirty-two years of age, a virtual lifetime late compared to his competition, Svein Tuft is poised for greatness on the cycling world stage. Late? Perhaps. But then again, Tuft has always … Continue reading →

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A Thin Red Line: Expecting the Unexpected While Bicycling India’s Malabar Coast.

Posted on October 11, 2007 by M Mauchline

The driver’s eyes were the size of saucers as the local bus came charging down the pavement towards me, its sloppy steering mechanism barely able to keep it on the road, let alone on its side of the imaginary center … Continue reading →

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Laid Back in Laos.

Posted on March 20, 2002 by M Mauchline

The road was deathly silent. Although early in the morning and devoid of any sign of human habitation, there were no bird sounds as I pedalled down the road, or movement of any kind. But, perhaps this should not have … Continue reading →

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Indus Passage: Bicycling the Karakoram Highway.

Posted on February 5, 2001 by M Mauchline

“We are mujahidin,” he said proudly, attempting to answer the question he saw forming on my lips. I was in the Northern Pakistan town of Abbottabad, about one hundred kilometers from the start of my bicycle journey in the country’s … Continue reading →

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