The Road to Development: 2025

Noel has been riding around the world, testing parts and making changes for over 40 years. Each year would bring new technology and new challenges with it. Read about his travels in 2025 below.

  • Exploring Maharashtra, the 2,000-year-old Ajanta Architecture and the Ellora Caves
    public India

    A ride on the Deccan plateau, from Nagpur to Hyderabad via the Ajanta and Ellora Caves. We chose the Swabia model, with 40mm Goodyear tyres and 50:19 Rohloff gearing.
  • Four Rivers, East Coast and Seoul
    public South Korea

    South Korea has become a cycling favourite for many, so we decided to explore its appeal. After covering 1,300 km, we’re now enthusiasts ourselves and are already planning a return trip.
  • Farms & Art in Spain & Portugal
    public Portugal, Spain

    A 1,350km ride linking Merida and San Sebastian (Donostia), via eastern Portugal. Riding a Swabia with 700c G-One 45mm tubeless… Read More »Farms & Art in Spain & Portugal
  • Belts & Barcoo Bars in Southwest Victoria, the Coorong and Fleurieu Peninsula
    public Australia

    After taking the Spirit of Tasmania ferry from Devonport to Geelong we completed a 1,500km tour in January 2025, avoiding bushfires and heatwaves.

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