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2023
2023 Stats Continue reading 2023
Suffolk Roads in the Sixties
Our family lived in Suffolk 1958 to 1962 and these are my memories of the Suffolk Roads Cycling Club and the start of my racing career. Happy days and good memories Continue reading Suffolk Roads in the Sixties
The Story of Newtonmore Hostel
We ran the hostel for 20 years (1992 to 2012) and lived in the village of Newtonmore for 25 years. We miss aspects of village life such as the good friends we left behind and Craigellachie House, where we lived. We don’t miss the cold winters. To have continued would have been unsustainable as we got older; it was time to move on, all things must pass. Continue reading The Story of Newtonmore Hostel
My return to racing after 25 years
Looking back from 2020, I used better training techniques but I was also very busy: We had two children to look after, I had a full time job, and with Kathryn we were running both bed & breakfast and setting up an independent hostel. Life was busy and it was hard to find training time. Continue reading My return to racing after 25 years
Graham Weigh Cycle Renovation
My dad purchased his Graham Weigh frame around 1990, made up a bike, and raced on it until 1992 when, at the age of 79, he died in a cycling accident. I inherited the bike together with a lifetimes worth of his cycling bits to add to my own lifetime pile. Continue reading Graham Weigh Cycle Renovation
2018 Activity Summary
Cycling 1545 miles, average speed 14.1 mph Well down on previous year. Longest ride 71 miles Walking/Running 911 miles, a slight increase in previous year. Longest run 7 miles Swimming 7,000 meters, a big increase as I got my head round swimming longer distances Gym 22 visits, most years it’s 40-50 but stuff got in the way Other Activities A little XC skiing, no mountains … Continue reading 2018 Activity Summary
2017 Activity Summary
A summary of my activities in 2017 Continue reading 2017 Activity Summary
Soller Mallorca – 2017
Two weeks in Soller. Mallorca walking and cycling and two nights in Palma exploring the old town It was the antidote to the Scottish winter and we had a wonderful holiday. Continue reading Soller Mallorca – 2017
Kirkby Stephen – 2016
A short holiday staying in Kirkby Stephen. Some pleasant walking and some tough and enjoyable cycling. Continue reading Kirkby Stephen – 2016
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