Words and Wheels
Stephen OliverTravel writing about motorcycle adventures in Europe.
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End of Year Reflection: Adventures, Anniversaries, and Ahead to 2026
This is my last blog of 2025, and as the year draws to a close, a little personal reflection is certainly warranted.
Last week I interviewed the legendary climber, Gordon Stainforth. As we chatted, I realised we had several things in commo...
Why We Write: The Climbs, Cuts, and Philosophy of Gordon Stainforth
When I first met Gordon Stainforth on a writing course deep in the heart of the Shropshire countryside I was taken back decades to my tutorials at Oxford. He looks, moves and sounds like some of the eccentric, wild-haired dons who listened...
Why We Write: The Russian Tank Commander of the City
The sixth in a series of ‘Why We Write’ conversations with extraordinary writers on my Arvon writing course.
Here at Arvon, in deepest Shropshire, surrounded by the quiet intensity of writers at work, the most fascinating stor...
The Red Thread: A Conversation with Tom Parfitt on 'Why We Write'
The fifth in a series of ‘Why We Write’ conversations with extraordinary writers on my Arvon writing course.
Tom Parfitt doesn’t just write about the world; he embeds himself within it. A celebrated journalist for outlets like...
Why We Write: The 55,000-Word Finish Line
The fourth in a series of ‘Why We Write’ conversations with extraordinary writers on my Arvon writing course.
This is the next post in our “Why We Write” series, exploring the motivations of the fascinating writers I’m privile...
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Stephen is a motorcycle touring enthusiast and travel writer. He spends his summers touring Europe on a Honda NT1100. He writes about his adventures, about planning and packing for motorcycle touring. He speaks several languages.
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