Posts Tagged ‘ Northumberland ’

Man The F**k Up and Take The Lane?

Man The F**k Up and Take The Lane?

So David Hembrow and Carlton Reid seem to be getting into a bit of a tizz last week about the cycling that’s to be had in Northumberland. On the one hand, David is pointing out the triumph of marketing spin that often fills tourist brochures (remember all those half-built hotels from the 70s & 80s?),...
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My Week On A Bike: Wednesday - A Yehuda Moon Sort of Day

My Week On A Bike: Wednesday - A Yehuda Moon Sort of Day

It’s getting toward the end of summer, and autumn is just around the corner. The weather has been showery over the last week - witness my having to get a lift home on Monday as my bike wasn’t equipped with a snorkel. But it is still the end of summer - autumn isn’t here...
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I Am The Human Fly (Paper)

I Am The Human Fly (Paper)

Nearly there - today was the last long training ride I’ll do prior to the Ironman. Just two weeks of taper and then its race week. Eeek! The forecast was for hot and sunny weather, and having learned my lesson about sunburn, I set out at 6:30 slathered up with the Aloe Gator...
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Poor Preparation Ride

Poor Preparation Ride

The plan I had was simple. Ride just shy of 100 miles with a couple of hills (but nothing silly) on a nice warm day. Take minimal provisions, aiming to meet up with some friendlies at a location sent to me as a Google pin-drop on the map, and top up after a couple...
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