Archive - Isobel Necessary on a Bike

Wanaka dodged getting a McDonald's.

Here's why I think it's too soon to celebrate.

Feb 19 •

January 2025

From the bike saddle to the studio

And what I've learnt about humanity

Jan 30 •

December 2024

From India to Greece, I encountered climate change in everyday conversation

Politicians: it's time to catch up

Dec 27, 2024 •

November 2024

The Cretan Finale

A spontaneous decision that led to a delightful bikepacking destination

Nov 23, 2024 •

October 2024

Our chacha-swigging Georgian hero: Beso

Short on teeth, big on hospitality

Oct 27, 2024 •

A cheese-fuelled hike-a-bike in Europe's last truly wild place

Then a hoon down the best unofficial single track in the Caucasus

Oct 16, 2024 •

Pushing deeper into the Caucasus

And our first peek of Russia

Published on Cael’s Substack • Oct 14, 2024

An introduction to Georgia's death road

Much safer (and more fun!) on a bicycle

Oct 4, 2024 •

September 2024

August 2024

Reckoning with the elements in the Kazakh mountains

A test of our mettle and our bicycles

Aug 24, 2024 •

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