Timeline
diablotourer went for a hike
August 19, 2026 at 08:48
Wednesday woof out
Big walk out with the hound. Tried a new track from Shiremoor to Backworth, a no go. Stuck to tried and tested tracks thereafter. Splendid day out, no rain and not one but two refreshment stops for approved sports nutrition, namely the Delaval Arms and the mighty LLR. Stopped at…
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
diablotourer went gravel riding
August 18, 2026 at 12:54
Tuesday trundle
Off this week, got through the job list i was given for today so a quick spin out. Ended up passing the Left Luggage Room, so why wouldn't you ?
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
diablotourer went mountain biking
August 16, 2026 at 09:36
Tyne valley ton up ride
Got to the 100th activity so went for a Tyne and Derwent valley trundle taking in some of what would be on my Desert Island Bridleways. Flat warm up then up Tanfield. Great descent down Hole Lane/Clockburn lonnen and as usual overshot the turn on the Derwent Walk. Saw more…
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
5 days ago
Nice One 🚵♀️
diablotourer went mountain biking
August 9, 2026 at 12:36
wheel and bars test run
Test ride for new rear wheel and the updated handlebar setup from Diablotourer Engineering. Had been missing the extra control from flat mtb bars so dug out some old Cinelli Spinaci bars from the parts box and used the clamps. Cut down some spare road bars and added them. Hey…
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
diablotourer went cycling
August 2, 2026 at 09:15
Kirkley Capheaton meandering
Yet another lovely day in the not so grim North. Decided on a nice up and down loop in mid Northumberland. Some new road surfaces in places some where they were somewhat gravelly. Got to Capheaton cafe before they ran out of cake fortunately. Very tasty orange cake. Quite busy…
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
diablotourer went cycling
July 26, 2026 at 09:47
Tynedale trundle, windy and hilly!
Set off from Wylam uphill from the start for quite a while up to the Lead Road. Sone great roads around Juniper. Not the best tactical choice for most of the climbing with a head wind. Komoot altitude "guesses" are rubbish! Tasty lunch at the Lodge cafe, recommended (coffee a…
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
July 26, 2026
@diablotourer i know that climb from Barson Mill well and the race down Stanegate is a good run especially when you just come into Newbrough bu the church. Thats a really good ride out too.
diablotourer went for a hike
July 19, 2026 at 10:09
Out with the hound. Coast and country
Had planned a road ride from Wylam to Bardon Mill. Was at Ponteland when I realised I'd left the bike shoes at home. Idiot. Plan B, out for a wander with the dog. Lovely afternoon up the coast and then through Holywell Dene. Went by the alley with the birds…
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
diablotourer went cycling
July 12, 2026 at 09:11
A-reivering round the Wannies
Lovely day, went out from Pont, intersected with the Reivers road route from time to time. Bit of an easterly breeze but had allowed for that to be crosswind most of the time or tailwind uphill. Loads of silage tractor/trucks out. The Komoot plan showed 3600 feet of climbing, the…
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
July 12, 2026
Nice One 🚵♀️🏴
diablotourer went cycling
July 5, 2026 at 09:14
Cresswell to Bamburgh
Offroad shenanigans paused pending wheel rebuild. New tyres on the road bike after last weeks debacle. Went up the coast to avoid the Cyclone rides today. Bit windy but mostly cross head or cross tail. Found some nice quiet lanes. Lunch at the Walled Garden cafe in Bamburgh. Very good,…
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
July 6, 2026
Some miles in there and good speed nice ride 💪👍👍
diablotourer went gravel riding
June 28, 2026 at 09:19
Unplanned duathlon!
Rear hub on the Diablo playing up so road bike today. Until the rear tyre blew out. First puncture on the tyre as well. So a 9 mile hike/scoot back to Pont. Diablo hub is goosed. New tyres ordered for road bike. Fortunately I've got a spare rear hub so…
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
June 30, 2026
@diablotourer have you thought about using the tape thats used for tubeless wheels its what i use but im sure a bike shop could sort that out for you.
diablotourer went cycling
June 21, 2026 at 09:16
Tour de Northumberland
Road iron out today. Headed up vaguely coastal wise then across t't moors west of Alnwick. Glorious day, perhaps a few too many climbs. Especially the barstewards round Simon side. Forgot about the Mitford road closure so that meant some light gravelling. Lovely lunch and pint at the marvellous Star…
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
diablotourer went for a hike
June 8, 2026 at 15:56
A Droitwich dawdle
Out with work. Had found a pub to stay at, with a bit of a walk from the train station. Nice walk, suitable refreshments at the end. Weird posting without the bike or dog !
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
diablotourer went mountain biking
June 7, 2026 at 09:38
A wander from Warkworth
A trip out around Warkworth and Alnwick
Some familiar tracks, some new. Met no other off road riders but encountered three separate groups of motorbikes. Was on BOATs at the time I suppose. Bridleway across from Longhoughton was nice and varied as was the one between the gilf club and…
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
June 8, 2026
@diablotourer. You seem to have a good grasp of the off road tracks all over the north east, its ages since i was cycling up there. Im always impressed with your routes, chapeau on this ride too
diablotourer went mountain biking
May 31, 2026 at 08:50
Off a-roman' in the Tyne Valley
Explored both sides of the Tyne. Some cracking tracks I've been meaning to ride for a while and some fun descents. Really enjoyed riding parallel to the Wall. For Duncan's attention, in avoiding the flooded track i managed to go shin deep in a camouflaged bog! Finished on the end…
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
May 31, 2026
Nice looking route. Have saved as it'll be good to get out that way at some point.
What we learn is to accept the soggy feet, trying to avoid it just makes things worse 😂
diablotourer went gravel riding
May 25, 2026 at 08:30
Mad dogs and mountain bikers - Scorchio
Decided to go for a shakedown ride after replacing headset bearings the other week. Lathered despite a bit of sea breeze. Had found a field side track between New Hartley and the Avenue when out with dog, so rode that instead of the scrappy road. Pretty good. Lots of 🐴🐴…
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
a day ago
@diablotourer mega dog walk that and congrats on your milestone for the last one. ☝️