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5 Tan Hill trip

Tackling Tan Hill          October 2018 Tuesday 23rd October 2018.  I knew today would be a windy ride, but I seriously underestimated the strength of the gale (correct word) while climbing Tan Hill.  Starting from Kirkby Stephen, I enjoyed the initial climb of Lamps Moss out of Nateby with a 20 mph tail wind and the ride […]

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4. A North Wales trip

Monday 1st October 2018  Planning for my North Wales tour began when I realised that for the first time, I had the chance to cycle in each of the four UK countries in one year, having toured in England in March, Northern Ireland in June and Scotland in September.  OK, I haven’t quite got to […]

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3. Cycling in Fife

Monday 3rd September 2018  Day one of my Fife tour with Jim started off wet, on both the English and Scottish legs. The plan to ride out to North Berwick was abandoned due to the wind and rain. We got as far as Longniddry before heading back. The spare time gained was usefully spent in cafes […]

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2. Alps trip

With Laurence, Rob, Kat, Dean, Netty, Jim, Dave, Terry and Dan (who provided the initial idea and the planning behind it all)  Thursday 28th June 2018. After work today, Dean and I collected a hire van from Easirent in Preston at 5:30pm before driving back to Warton to load ten bikes and luggage before a […]

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01. Prestwick Cycle Challenge 2018 – Galway

Day 0. Wednesday 6th June 2018 I’m just about to leave for another cycling adventure, this time a charity ride with a bunch of Scottish pals. Oddly enough, we’re heading to Ireland (North and South) cycling from Larne to Galway. The Prestwick Cycle Challenge is an annual fully supported charity event which began in 1997 […]