Happiest when I'm on a bike.

I live in Bramley in Leeds and have a spare bedroom to sleep in.

Before the pandemic I cycled from the UK to Beijing and used and loved couch surfing on that trip. In London I was a couchsurfing host for a few different people and I'm also on the cycling version, Warmshowers. I love meeting new people I wouldn't otherwise get to meet and find out our similarities and differences.

My biggest passion is cycling but I also am a very keen musician, I appreciate a good beer and generally whiling away evenings in good company.

Instagram: @cyclingfordays

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've benefited from the generosity of hosts before and time to see if I can return that.

Interests

If I'm outside, I'm happy. Be it playing or watching sport; or out walking/trekking; or sleeping out in wild places.
I have a healthy curiosity, so chances are I'll be interested in whatever comes up.

I play guitar and piano and love going to see bands play, which Leeds is great for.

• guitar
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• sports

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - Everything from The Smiths to the Supremes

Books - Mostly SciFi, some classics, I'll read anything though

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Cycled through Siberia in winter, including sleeping in -27° in a tent. Would not recommend!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm pretty musical, so will happily jam with anyone so inclined. Learning Russian and Spanish so any practice for that would be great!
I can of course teach and practice English with you!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Music, stories from the road, English witticisms

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Denmark, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Norway, Romania, Russian Federation, Scotland, Serbia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Tajikistan, Turkey, United States, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Kazakhstan, United Kingdom