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Tour de France 🇫🇷 What a day! We set off from the hostel in very wet conditions and made our way to the finish line—stocking up on snacks along the way. We were lucky enough to ride the final 1KM on closed roads and arrived super early to ‘soak’ it all in. As the crowds built, so did Lathan’s excitement for La Caravane du Tour—and he didn’t leave empty-handed! The pros flew past at lightning speed, and just like that, it was time to roll out of Boulogne and head back to Calais for the late ferry. Lathan powered his way on the return leg—overtaking adults and racing ahead to the port! 😆 He also experience his first ever night ride back to the van. Can’t explain how proud I am of what this kid achieved this weekend. An unforgettable trip—and already looking forward to the next one. Big thanks to @waynebullen1st at DFDS for helping us out with the crossing. 🔦 keeping us safe and seen all day & night @exposure.lights Stats 📈 32 miles 1686 ft elevation gained 14.3mph av speed #TourDeFrance #tdf2025 #CyclingAdventure #LaCaravaneDuTour #FatherSonTrip #NightRide #ProudDadMoments #enigma #avail #Scribe #ExposureLights #DFDS #YouthCycling #CyclingLife #Makingmemories #lifeoflauder #skoda #lcl #markcavendish #wahoo #wahooligan

Saturday we rode to Boulogne-sur-Mer 🚴‍♂️💨 One of the toughest days yet for Lathan — full headwind the whole way had me questioning what I was putting the little one through 😅 First time for him riding fully loaded with his own gear (the new @restrap MTB bag fits his bike almost perfectly 👌), and getting used to the “wrong” side of the road 🇫🇷 We ended up in a ‘Tour Before’ style group and he loved it — finished the last 3km of Stage 2 and climbed Montée Grande Rue with people cheering him on 🙌😍 Brutal day in the saddle, but 100% worth it. Stats📈 36.5 miles 2425ft elevation gained 10mph av speed# #Bikepacking #TourDeFrance #tdf2025 #CyclingAdventure #MiniShredder #FamilyRide #BoulogneSurMer #restrap #scribe #enigma #lifeoflauder #makingmemories #redbullborahansgrohe

Throwback Thursday suits well today. The RTTC National 12 Hour results were finally published this morning. Pretty happy to clock 296.59 miles which placed me 4th overall and be crowned the National 12 Hour Team with Jon and Nick who finished 8th & 9th. . @fujitsu_aircon_uk @watlingtyreservice @girocycling @tacxperience @quarq @otesportsgb @santini_cycling @sramroad @giantbicycles @zippspeed @cyclingtimetrials @giantowners . Arctic_Aircon_RT #ArcticAircon #WatlingTyres #Fujitsu #Giro #Tacx #Quarq #Santini #OTENutrition #Sram #ZyroFisher #Race #Racing #TT #Areo #RaceOfTruth #Fast #Speed #DirtyTester #Etap #Carbon #Nat12 #CTT #WattageCottage #TestYourself #ZippWheels #GiantTrinity #LifeOfLauder

I haven’t been out on my bike much for the last two weeks, but this weekend was great! 🚴‍♂️✨ Yesterday I did an easy 12 miles going to and from the shops with @lauder82 . Then today we rode all the way to Canterbury and back so I could pick up my brand new sleeping bag for some BIG bike adventures coming soon! 🏕️🔥 We started in Ashford and rode through Wye and into Crundale. I even did the Crundale climb for the first time ever! It was pretty steep (9.5% 😅) but it wasn’t super long, so I got up it quicker than I thought! I felt really proud of myself 💪 On the way home we went on National Route 18 next to the River Stour to Chartham. It was so cool riding by the water! Then we went on quiet roads and some gravel tracks back to Wye. We finished by riding to Tesco to get dinner, and Daddy somehow fitted loads of food into my restrap saddle bag. I was actually impressed with how much he squeezed in! 😂 🚴‍♂️🌟 Thank you to @restrap for supporting me on my journey. 🤘🏽

New FKT on the Henley 100. (Just awaiting verification) Think Gravel bike is the one for this route, so much tarmac or hardpack so really felt like a slog on the MTB, Some strong winds not helping either but pleased to go sub 4 hour! #fkt #fastestknowntime #henley100 #henleyonthames @fastestknowntimes

The Gravel Rally // Pure Vibes 🚵‍♂️🔥🏆 This event is always a must-do on the race calendar. There’s just something special about it. Maybe it’s the stunning landscapes and ever-changing conditions, the incredible organisers, or the mix of riders — from those battling at the front to those simply soaking up every mile of terrain and adventure. Honestly, it’s the whole package, and that’s why I love coming back every year. Don’t get me wrong… it’s a seriously tough day in the saddle 😅 But the format is unreal: elbows-out racing through the timed sectors, then rolling between stages with your mates, taking in the views before the next all-out effort. If you’ve never done this event, make it one for next year 👊 I raced the World Class Short Route: 🌙 Timed night stage — 11 miles / 1500ft climbing through Gwydir Forest ⛰️ Main stage — 58 miles / 7200ft climbing through Eryri National Park Buzzing to take the win 🥇 with just over a 20-minute lead to second place. Shout of to @albion.cycling for the Big Cheque and @wildhorsebeer for the 🍻 Huge thanks to the @thegravelrally , marshals, volunteers, and everyone involved in making the event what it is 🙌 Amazing photos from @arielwojciechowski_com 👊🏽

Video footage on board at @thegravelrally . Stupidly let it running and drained the battery so didn’t get much of the race. Must try better next time with my admin. @goprouk

Weekend Photo Dump 🤘🏽 Full-on bank holiday weekend in North Wales with my main man. We headed up for my race but packed in as much as we possibly could in the short time we had. We’re both definitely in need of a few days’ rest now, but it was worth every second—laughing hysterically in the van, just pure gold. Huge thanks to everyone who made Lathan feel so welcome and kept an eye on him while I was off racing. Shout out to @danwildshepherd for showing us around the Farm and letting the boy cuddle a lamb. 🐑 #wales #bankholidayfun #makingmemories #fatherandson #familyfirst

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales never fails Seven days up in beautiful Wales — worked hard and rode even harder. Biggest week I’ve had on the bike in over a year, clocking 275 miles. Hopefully that’s done the legs some good; it was certainly good for my headspace. Missed my little man more than anything though. Huge thanks to Mally & Bec for having me, and great to catch up with some good friends ❤️

It feels like the garden has been a bit neglected over the past six months. Granted, it’s been winter — but that’s no real excuse. I didn’t protect any of the delicate plants like I have for the past three years, and with some of them still fairly new to the garden, I was worried I might have lost a few. 🪴 To my surprise, after a little wander around the other day, almost everything seems to be okay and may well have survived. The Ensete (banana plant), which I’ve always brought indoors for winter after hearing they won’t survive below 5°C, was a particular concern — especially since the garden definitely dipped into minus temperatures. It looks very sorry for itself, but on closer inspection I spotted a green tip, so there’s hope yet that it’s not as dead as it appears. The tree ferns, which I was most worried about, already have new fronds beginning to uncurl — something that really made me smile. My Tetrapanax, which has only been in the ground for 11 months, has grown from a tiny, low plant to standing over a metre tall. I can’t wait to see the size of its leaves this year. The hostas are poking through, along with the cannas and hedychium, all signalling that summer is finally on its way. This part of the garden looks incredible from peak summer into autumn, when everything is in full glory — lush, packed out, and properly tropical. 1: Tree Fern 2: Tetrapanax Rex 3: Hosta White Feather 4: Hosta (unsure) 5&6: Ensete #TropicalGarden #JungleVibes #ExoticGarden #GardenLife #SummerLoading #PlantLovers #GardenUpdate #UKGardening

Took the top dog bouldering today, first time. Was pretty good fun but boy do my fingers and forearms hurt! Mans getting old! @lathan_lauder @chimeraclimbingcanterbury

Cycling up one of Europes most iconic climbs, Mount Teide with a 9yr old! 🌋 Spains biggest mountain, we had an elevation gain of nearly 6000ft. Super proud of this Kid, he did moan a few times but it was no walk in the park. The roads are something else, why I’ve never cycled there before is beyond me! Just Wow!! @4tpluscyclopark @arcticaircon_rt @scribecycling @enigmabicycles @restrap @ekoicycling #KidsWhoCycle #LittleCyclists #NextGenCyclists #KidCyclist #CyclingWithKids #MiniCyclist #MountTeide#TeideNationalPark #Teide #TeideClimb #TenerifeCyclingBikeAdventure #RideMore #CyclingGoals #cyclingpassion #lifeoflauder @globalcyclingnetwork @cyclingweeklymagazine