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Sniper Bob went gravel riding
5 days ago
The Lost Canal - Part 3
Managed an early start (4:30) and paced this better. Extended the loop over to the centre of Worksop and into Clumber Park. Good route, lot of gravel. Will add a lap of Clumber Park lake in next time. First 50+ mile ride 🏆
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Sniper Bob went gravel riding
July 9, 2026
Lambton Worm
What if something huge, suddenly shifted it's mass at the base of the canal while you were riding along? Welcome to Zone 2 😂
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Sniper Bob went gravel riding
July 7, 2026
Arkwright Town Loop
Like this loop it's all hill climb from the canal. I use the pavement on the Chesterfield Road Hill climb to Calow. It's not worth getting run over by someone who's late for work, tho your close to the hospital 😂.
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Sniper Bob went gravel riding
July 5, 2026
Zone 2 Zeppelin
Garmins been chinning at me, so hopefully this will keep it quiet for a bit.
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Sniper Bob went gravel riding
July 1, 2026
The Passage South
Builds on a route I did a couple of weeks ago. Easier way to link the Trans Pennine Trail with the Five Pits Trail. Less gravel, quieter road though. Hill up to Sutton Scarsdale will never be enjoyable, but it's manageable.
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Sniper Bob went gravel riding
June 27, 2026
The Lost Canal - Part 2
New PB - Early start 5am + Zone 2 pedaling for the first 12 miles helped (and x5 sacrificial Jelly Babies!) But as usual I speeded up. The Worksop section of the canal is stunning although the paths are a bit rough. Thorpe locks - who new there were so…
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Sniper Bob went gravel riding
June 24, 2026
Hot Doggin
Assume I meant the heatwave and not the lingerie in the car park at Poolsbrook when I took my Padiwans out on Father's Day 😂
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Sniper Bob went gravel riding
June 20, 2026
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Sniper Bob went gravel riding
June 7, 2026
Mini Adventure
Feeling rough after yesterday's migraine. Started small but ended up looking for an Arkwright cut through to the Avenue. Not this way lol !
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Sniper Bob went gravel riding
June 3, 2026
Lonely Duck
Up late and not that motivated now I've reached my major target for the year, must have been the chippy kebab last night 😂
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Sniper Bob went gravel riding
May 31, 2026
1000 Smiles
I started cycling in July 2025, shortly after that I started using Komoot offline for route planning. In September 2025 I set myself the goal of a 1000 miles in a year, and started keeping a spreadsheet. This ride puts me on 1020, but also means I've gone from 0…
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Sniper Bob went gravel riding
May 16, 2026
Playin Wi Garmin Watch
Worth it, cycled like normal (bat out of hell apparently) and it seems I like Zone 4!! Oops. Going to make changes now.
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Sniper Bob went gravel riding
May 10, 2026
The Lost Canal
Wasn't the only thing that got lost. A couple of double Jelly Baby Moments.
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May 10, 2026
Wouldn't recommend part of this route:It started going wrong from the canal exit south, where you can't get the bike through a style. Then Southards Lane into the woods turns into MTB. Lots of fallen trees across the path. Think a better alternative is to go further east get off the Canal at Netherthorpe