Hi, I’m Liam, a thirty something year old who’s been obsessed with getting on a bike for as long as I can remember, mostly because it’s one of the few things that doesn’t involve questioning my life choices. If there’s any excuse, any excuse at all, to ride a bike, I’ll take it. Mountain biking has always been my escape, though currently, I’m living in what can only be described as the flattest part of the UK. It’s so flat, in fact, that the only hills I encounter are the ones in my own mind. So, I thought I’d try road cycling. Turns out, coming up with places to ride in a landscape that resembles the surface of the moon isn’t exactly a breeze.

That is, until a family member mentioned that Uber was looking for cycling delivery drivers in my town. It never occurred to me to do deliveries before mostly because I assumed delivering food in a small town would be pointless, but, out of sheer desperation for a change of pace, I gave it a shot and to my complete shock, I actually enjoyed it. Maybe I’ve finally lost enough of my soul to make this whole thing work.

This blog isn’t here to convince you that delivering for Uber will turn make your wildest dreams come true, It’s not a "get rich quick" scheme, but it might just lead to a long, slow, existential meltdown. This is a space where I share my personal, often grim, experiences. I’ll give you the highs and the lows, though to be honest, there are days where it feels like I’m riding into a black hole of meaninglessness, especially when orders are about as common as an honest politician, or when I’m stuck dealing with flat tires, which, frankly, feel like the universe laughing at me.

I’ve been delivering with Uber for about a year now, and I do it mostly because, let’s face it, I’m not sure what else to do with my time, and I need a little extra income.

This isn’t a blog about how you’ll become the next billionaire by delivering for Uber. If you’re reading this for life-changing advice, I’m afraid you’re in the wrong place. What this blog will give you is an honest, sometimes brutally honest, look at what it’s like to deliver in a small town. You won’t find flashy city hustle here, just the slow, soul crushing grind that is life, but hey, at least I’ll share some tips and insights that might make your delivery experience just a tiny bit more enjoyable.