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Psychalist: June 2010
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Sunday, 27 June 2010. Mini Tour to the Lakes and back. I got to the Lake District and back to Lancashire again in one piece. A total of 119 miles over two days. Some great countryside and very quiet lanes. I know about it now though. Partly I think the heat was tiring, but distance, long hours in the saddle and my lack of training on that particular bike were big factors. Not that I'm exhausted, just enjoyably tired after all the exercise and looking forward to some food. On the Bowland fells. Later ther...
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Psychalist: September 2011
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Tuesday, 6 September 2011. Sunny lunchtimes are too good to miss out on having a quick ride. I decided on the cycling equivalent of a photowalk, the photoride. Within a short distance of work there are some interesting places, such as the few mill buildings that stand as reminders of Blackburn's cotton industry heritage. Monday, 5 September 2011. Way of the Roses. We were hoping for some good weather this week as four of us take a trip across the Pennines on a 3 day mini cycle tour along the. My commute:...
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Psychalist: Give and take
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Wednesday, 15 January 2014. That's all it needs - a little understanding about sharing the road. Some people. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Lancashire, United Kingdom. My commute: 2.5 miles through mixed urban residential, retail and light industry. Passing two traffic lights, a major intersection, a school crossing and two mini-roundabouts seeing things and people on the way. View my complete profile. Subscribe in a reader. Bike stuff and blogs. A view from the cycle path. Times they are a changin.
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Psychalist: April 2014
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Wednesday, 16 April 2014. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Duke of Lancaster, will visit Blackburn tomorrow to perform the annual Royal duty of handing out Maundy Money at the service in Blackburn cathedral. Symbolic of Jesus washing the disciples feet, the Maundy service, is the only time her Majesty personally hands gifts to commoners. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Lancashire, United Kingdom. View my complete profile. Subscribe in a reader. Bike stuff and blogs. A view from the cycle path.
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Psychalist: September 2010
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Thursday, 2 September 2010. A previous weekend we did a ride around the Lune Valley taking in Barbondale. What a fine spot that is. We had hoped to meet up for the RSF ride that weekend but time didn't allow. One of the joys of touring for me is the freedom knowing two wheels are going to carry us to a new destination each day with scenery and wildlife to enjoy along the way. A bike makes places more accessible and it is easy just to stop and take in the sights. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). My commute: 2&...
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Psychalist: May 2012
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Saturday, 26 May 2012. Way of the Roses review, part 3. Day Three, Ripon to Driffield. Cake at Beningborough Hall. Leaving the big hills behind, day three rolled us down to York via Boroughbridge and Linton-on-Ouse, through the grounds of Beningborough Hall where we had elevenses at the National Trust cafe and picked up sandwiches for later. Following the bridleway to Stamford Bridge. Pasture Gate in the Wolds. Day three stats: 79 miles in around 8 hours and 1920ft of climbing. Consisted of the remaining...
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Psychalist: February 2014
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Thursday, 13 February 2014. Janapar - Tom's bike trip. In November we had our annual trip to the Kendal Mountain Festival. Ostensibly a bike trip around the world but really a love story that searches into one's soul to find what motivates our life decisions. This beautifully crafted film is highly recommended. Tom Seymour of the Guardian Bike blog. Reviewed the film but if you want to avoid the spoilers, watch the film first. Tom Allen, the creator of Janapar. Has an excellent blog called Tom's Bike Trip.
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Psychalist: December 2014
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Sunday, 21 December 2014. Solstice day. Grey and 'mild for the time of year'. Incentive gone, sapped by midwinter gloom. Fitness ambition playing off against lie-in mentality. Saddle and fireside chair, magnets of opposing poles. Roast dinner, stew and broth, winter comfort not for the athlete. Forty year old Christmas songs repeatedly invade. Incentive enough to brave dank, dark wind. Familiar cafes, steamed up windows beaming lighthouse salvation. Don't give up, give in, days are getting longer.
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Monday, 26 January 2015. Cycle Touring Festival - 1st-3rd May 2015. The inaugural event of the Cycle Touring Festival is to be held at Waddow Hall near Clitheroe, Lancashire on the first weekend of May. It should be a great weekend for all things to do with adventures based on two wheels. Workshops, speakers, films, rides etc. all in the great countryside of the Ribble Valley - a classic cycling location for both on and off road. 2 March 2016 at 10:32. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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