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Brian went gravel riding
about 9 hours ago
Two days in a row ?
This is the first time in over a year that I’ve ridden two consecutive days.
My quest to regain my cycling fitness has well and truly begun.
Today’s trip a point to point to Wylam was early so I could arrive in time to take my youngest granddaughter to school…
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Brian went gravel riding
a day ago
Petit tour de North Tyneside
Easy and early morning ride today before it gets too hot.
I’m still struggling with the back end of this cold it’s been 3 1/2 weeks now but it was still good to be out.
The ride was on the waggonways and took in the lofty summits of Mont Rising…
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Brian went gravel riding
7 days ago
Expelling the lurgy and test ride after bike fit.
First ride out on my newly set up gravel bike, I have to say that I know there can be a placebo effect but it genuinely felt better. My left shoe cleat needs a bit of adjustment but the rest of it is really good.
This route is really a…
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7 days ago
The bumpiest road in the North East between Dinnington and Pont is a canny place to test it out on !
Brian went for a hike
June 29, 2026
Around the local Villages
I’m still feeling really ropey but went to have my bike fit this morning at a local bike shop in Cramlington which lasted around 90 mins and was worth every penny.
I’m going to count it as my long ride for the week as it was quite intense at times…
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June 29, 2026
If I'm not mistaken, your bike fitter would have been Chris Bush. Has quite the cycling palmares
Brian went for a hike
June 28, 2026
Blyth beach and promenade
I’ve been ill since the day I returned from my holidays last Sunday so this was a gentle walk out to take in the sea air with Allison.
I’ve a bike fit tomorrow so that’ll be fun too !!
I’m hoping it’ll rejuvenate my cycling.
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June 28, 2026
Sea air. Very traditional recuperation method!
Brian went for a hike
June 19, 2026
Rustington round
We drove across to see my brother today and had a short leisurely walk around the very pretty village of Rustington. Sadly we couldn’t go too far due to my sister in law having a bad case of sciatica and we were on a time constraint too.
We had hoped…
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June 19, 2026
Does the dog on the roof have a meaning?
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Brian went for a hike
June 18, 2026
Rye Harbour nature trail
Allison isn’t feeling well today so we decided to take a road trip to Rye harbour for a shortish walk just to get some fresh air. The rather forecast for today was a bit poor too.
It’s only 19 miles from where we’re staying but the journey time was over…
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June 18, 2026
Nice photos. Since we occasionally stay overnight in Rye, we know the barren pebble beach 😊
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Brian went for a hike
June 16, 2026
Norman bay walk
Just me today for a post lunch stroll east along the coast towards Bexhill along Norman’s bay.
It appears that where I’m staying is where William the Conqueror came ashore in 1066.
Also I learned that part of the beach I was walking on is a naturist beach but no…
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Brian went for a hike
June 15, 2026
Pevensey Bay walk with Allison
Just an easy walk today to get our bearings and some groceries from Eastbourne.
We walked along the coastal path on the pebble shingle, this was quite hard work at times.
The weather was overcast but it’s cheered up now so we’re going to have a day lounging about looking…
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June 15, 2026
Dark sky, looks like rain
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Brian went for a hike
June 12, 2026
I’m in Heaven(field)
My goal today was to walk up to StOswalds church at Heavenfield on the B6318 from Hexham.
This is my old stomping ground as 9 years ago I lived in the Village of Acomb, there’s a photo of my old house included.
I actually started my journey at Wylam when…
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June 12, 2026
That's a well camouflaged toad ! Nice walk and pics
Brian went mountain biking
June 11, 2026
Thou shall have a fishy……
This mornings ride was twofold firstly I wanted to do a fasting ride as I’ve not done one in a while and secondly I needed to visit the fish quay to get some makings for the fish pie I’m going to make today.
It was a bit cooler today and…
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June 11, 2026
A few meters further and there is Marshalls, Fish & Chips, Jimi Hendrix was there - me too 🫣
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Brian went gravel riding
June 9, 2026
Out on some local trails
I’m trying to change my mindset to get out cycling more often so today I went out just for a short ride on the local tracks in my area with the intention of popping in to CJ Performance cycles where I’ve booked a bike fit. It’s a few years since…
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Brian went for a hike
June 8, 2026
Going local with Alli
Today Alli and I had a walk out up towards Dinnington along the Reivers route and cut back home on the Tyne and Wear Heritage way path.
Warm and sunny with a breeze that just took the edge off the heat.
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June 8, 2026
A great photo
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Brian went for a hike
June 7, 2026
Home to Cramlington
Easy walk with Allison to the shops for some emergency hot cross buns, M and S are the absolute best I’m addicted to them and a big box of Medjool dates.
It’s really windy in south east Northumberland but warm, this was a nice walk utilising old rail lines and…
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June 7, 2026
Emergency HCBs ! 😄 you'll have to check the route for the new supply when you move
Brian went for a hike
May 31, 2026
Haymarket to Regents Centre
Today Allison and I took the bus into Newcastle and walked to the Regents Centre interchange to catch the bus home.
Our walk took us down through the city centre to the quayside through the market and along to the Ousburn.
We then walked through the west end of Heaton…
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a day ago
Were the locals out ringing the cow bells on the Col Du Weetslade ? Bike looks good