England → India by Bike: A SaddleSore Adventure
Ride through wild landscapes, cross geopolitical borders, and discover what it takes to pedal from Yorkshire’s hills to the bustle of India.
SaddleSore.studio is the official, grit-stained stronghold of "SaddleSore: From England to India"—a raw, no‑bullshit bikepacking odyssey. More than 6,000 miles of broken roads and broken promises across 18 countries. A diary of the madness, the sweat, dust, tears and above all, the kindness of strangers
Dive deep into unfiltered moments from the saddle: midnight border crossings, broken-down bikes in remote areas, and the unexpected kindness of strangers. These evocative tales bring raw authenticity from SaddleSore—perfect for cyclists, adventurers, and anyone drawn to true-life narratives.
Ever wondered what it’s like to hand in your notice, pack everything onto two wheels, and pedal into the unknown? SaddleSore: From England to India is that unfiltered experiment—a 6,000+ mile bikepacking memoir through 18 countries, filled with dusty border crossings, broken roads, route maps, gear guides, and raw moments that redefine adventure.
Stay tuned to the SaddleSore blog for vivid storytelling, in-depth how‑tos, and true-life dispatches from the road. Whether you're hunting for bikepacking advice, border-crossing reflections, or insider gear breakdowns, it's all here. Read on and fuel your own ride into the unknown.
About SaddleSore
The Magic of Two-Wheel Adventure
Welcome to SaddleSore.studio – the official online home of SaddleSore: From England to India
SaddleSore is the true story of a modern-day cycling odyssey: two friends, one bike each, and a brutal, beautiful ride from the UK to India. Crossing 18 countries and thousands of miles, the book captures the raw, hilarious, and often humbling moments that come with life on two wheels. It’s a long-distance travel memoir full of grit, mishaps, wild encounters, and unexpected kindnesses from strangers across continents.
This site is where the journey continues. Here, you’ll find exclusive extras – behind-the-scenes stories, unfiltered journal entries, and reflections that didn’t make it into the final pages. We’ve made it easy to explore the world of SaddleSore with powerful testimonials, a bold and distinctive cover, and simple ways to grab your copy.
Whether you’re a cyclist, an armchair adventurer, or someone dreaming of breaking free from the 9–5, this story is for you. Available in paperback and Kindle editions, SaddleSore is a must-read for fans of real travel, reckless ambition, and the unglamorous side of adventure.
Follow the ride. Read the story. Get inspired to go all the way.