SEAN CONWAY’S A-Z OF ADVENTURE
ATTITUDE
Adventure isn’t all about rowing oceans or climbing mountains. Adventure is a way of thinking. And to start any adventure you need the right attitude. Remember, if there is no risk of failure or peril, then it’s not an adventure, it’s just a holiday.
BLISTERS
Whether these be on your feet, hands or backside, make sure you tend to them ASAP. When I swam the length of Britain I got the smallest blister on day one and didn’t take any notice of it. Within a week it was a gaping wound that took over two months to heal. I even gave it a name: Stuart. Stuart the Scab. I still have the scar to this day.
CAMPING
Most of my adventures are solo where I need to camp wild, on my own. This can often be daunting but as long as you set up camp late, get up early and don’t leave a mess, you’ll soon realise that no axe-wielding psychopath is going to come and find you in the middle of the night. At worst a badger may pee in your tent.
DOGS
As you will know, dogs find cyclists very confusing. Apparently, it’s
