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Alex went for a bike ride
4 days ago
Great Dun Fell and surrounding areas
Taking on Great Dun Fell has been on my list for a little while. I've not done it sooner just because it's a little further away and a bit of a drive. But I'm glad to have ticked it off. Overall good weather. Started off a little cloudy, especially going…
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Alex went for a bike ride
July 12, 2026
Hill Top Farm Café
A slight variation on routes done out that way.
Warm but tolerable. A good day in the saddle.
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Alex went cycling
July 3, 2026
Belvoir Loop
Very pleasant weather today. Cool this morning but it soon warmed up. The road up to Belvoir Castle is being resurfaced at the moment so it's just a fine gravel track all the way.
An enjoyable ride for sure.
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Alex went for a bike ride
June 27, 2026
Café Velo Verde
Out early to start in the slightly less hot temps! Actually lovely at the start. Got toaster but thankfully not 30°C+.
Still chasing an annoying grinding sounds under load. Drive chain was swapped earlier in the year, new BB, clean and lubed, this are torqued. Will try a new chain…
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Alex went cycling
June 19, 2026
Newlands Farm Café
I'd passed this spot a few weeks back when I'd cycled to Sudbury and back. I'd already eaten so I didn't stop on that occasion. But this time I thought I'd give it a shot. Friendly service, Staffordshire Oatcake was lovely and good cappuccino.
But damn it was hot. I…
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Alex went for a bike ride
June 14, 2026
Peaks
Lovely ride in the Peaks on my quest to perfect this route for me. Had the usual go to stops at Coleman's Deli and Flash Bar Stores. Just can't beat a Derbyshire Oatcake.
Plenty of climbs. Could have done with being in a little better shape but still a great…
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Alex went cycling
May 25, 2026
Factor 50 Belvoir
Lovely morning to get out and about before it got too hot.
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Alex went for a bike ride
May 16, 2026
Derbyshire
Nice ride. Ashbourne onwards had a very light spot of drizzle but stayed largely dry thankfully.
Lovely café at Tissington (Herbert's Fine English Tea Rooms). Do recommend. Can't beat Derbyshire Oatcakes.
Great to get out and about.
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Alex went for a bike ride
May 9, 2026
Audax: Staffordshire Lanes
Thought I'd give this a whirl. Really nice to cycle somewhere else. Weather was cracking too.
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May 9, 2026
You were lucky on the weather. Been raining most of the day Sheffield way
Alex went for a bike ride
April 25, 2026
Ride to Old Smithy Café
Lovely ride for the most of it. Not been to this café for a couple of years so thought I'd pop back.
Beautiful day for it.
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Alex went for a bike ride
March 22, 2026
Local
Nice to get out for a ride today. Lovely quiet roads west of Derby and brunch at the Sudbury Stables Café.
Felt a bit heavy legged after a walk yesterday in Malvern. But also not ridden a lot this year so I imagine it'll take a few rides to get…
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Alex went for a bike ride
March 7, 2026
Peaks and Troughs VI
I think this is the best variation of this route I've done. Should finish with Stanton in the peak for a hilly finish. Glad I didn't on this occasion! Having not been out much this year I sure felt it!
Look forward to trying it in warmer weather when I'm…
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Alex went for a bike ride
January 24, 2026
Harvey's Coffee Cabin loop
Just a usual go to route to get back in the saddle after a few weeks. There was blue sky and dry roads! For a day at least. Great to get a few miles in.
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Alex went for a bike ride
January 3, 2026
Cold
Freezing cold. Icy in patches. An exercise in staying upright in places. Slipped once. Thankfully nothing but a scuffed break lever mainly. Bike still functions with no issues. Maybe not my smartest idea but there was some nice dry cycling in places too.
Now to warm up.
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January 3, 2026
Mad man 😂 I was about to go tomorrow but looking at the weather forecast and how icy it was today I think I will skip this weekend 😁
4 days ago
A decent drive before a challenging ride. Well done