Rob Penn is an author, journalist, TV presenter and cyclist. He has cycled in over forty different countries on five continents and even cycled around the world during his late twenties. As a journalist, Mr. Penn writes for the Financial Times, the Observer, The Sunday Times and Conde Nast Traveller, as well as having his own column in Cycling Plus. His book ‘It’s All About the Bike: The Pursuit of Happiness on Two Wheels’, was a Sunday Times bestseller and has been translated into eleven languages. His most recent book, ‘Woods: A Celebration’, is a collaboration of images from the National Trust Archive and Mr Penn’s own collection of essays on woodlands, and he is currently working on a book about bread.

Events participated in:

It’s All About the Bike: Author and cycling enthusiast Rob Penn leads a fast cycle ride through the beautiful surroundings of the Scottish Borders. (2017)

Pedalling and Poetry: Explore the banks of the River Tweed on a shortcycle ride in the beautiful surroundings of theScottish Borders as Rob Penn reads cycling-themed poetry en route. (2017)

Rob Penn’s Road to Glentress: Join author and cycling enthusiast Rob Penn on a relaxed short ride from Traquair House to Glentress Forest while he recounts stories from his recent Amazonian adventure with Freddie Flintoff, cycling the world’s most controversial road. (2014)

Rob Penn: Road to Nowhere: Listen to cyclist and BBC’s Rob Penn as he talks about the joys of cycling and his recent Amazonian adventure with Freddie Flintoff. (2014)

Rob Penn’s Road to St Mary’s Loch: Join Rob Penn for a fast cycle from Traquair to the beautiful St Mary’s Loch and back again. (2014)

It’s All About the Bike: Join author and cycling enthusiast Rob Penn on a relaxed short roud trip ride from Traquair to Glen House while he reflects on the state of cycling culture and the joys of pursuing happiness on two wheels. (2013)

Cycle with Rob Penn from Traquair to Abbotsford House: Join Rob Penn in a fast cycle from one beautiful house to another, to celebrate the reopening of Sir Walter Scott’s home at Abbotsford. (2013)