"IT is the closest feeling to flying you can get."

Nick Prendiville's love of travel by two wheels leaves him feeling that the sky's the limit.

Nick, who lives in Ocean Village, owns a Bianchi Oltre XR4 nicknamed Celeste and he likes nothing better than to take her out for a ride.

The pair's favourite spots are normally within our two Hampshire national parks The South Downs and The New Forest, but Hamble and Calshot are also on the list of top cycling hotspots.

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"Cycling is an excellent way to stay fit and healthy, whilst doing my bit for the environment," Nick told the Daily Echo.

"There isn’t much I enjoy more than a decent bike ride in some lovely scenery."

Nick says Celeste, purchased from Sigma Sports, has had a positive impact on his 'health and wealth and fitness' and his family think his love of cycling is fantastic.

  • Nick and Celeste are the subject of our Me and My Bike column this week. If you love cycling and would like to take part, click on the like below.