Welcome to Graham Foot Bicycle Lover!

Hello and welcome to Graham Foot Bicycle Lover, a space dedicated to everything I love about bikes, adventure, and the people who make the cycling community so special.

If you're into bikepacking, gravel riding, fatbikes, or just love tinkering in the workshop, you’re in the right place! This blog is where I’ll be sharing insights, stories, and updates from my world—whether it's behind the scenes of my Bicycle Workshop Tales YouTube series, planning epic off-road rides, or talking about my custom bike brand, Smokestone Bikes.

Surly 100 Updates

One of the biggest highlights in the GFBL Events calendar is the Surly 100, happening this year on July 5-6 in the heart of the Cotswolds. It’s a bikepacking weekend built around a fantastic off-road route split over 2 days — 50 miles per day —with a focus on adventure, camaraderie, and good times.

I’ll be sharing route previews, rider stories, gear recommendations, and event updates right here, so stay tuned if you're taking part or just curious about what makes this event special. If you haven’t signed up yet, head over to GFBL Events for all the details.

What to Expect from This Blog

Beyond event updates, I’ll also be keeping you up to date on:
✅ My personal journey to staying fit and healthy as I approach 70
✅ New designs and projects from Smokestone Bikes
✅ New videos on my youtube channel

So, grab a brew, have a browse, and let’s talk bikes!

Let me know what you’d love to see here—drop a comment.

Happy riding!
Graham