More fab cycling in the mountains of east Wales. The indie hostel here in Llangollen is great – except for the group of raucous, cackling people playing loud music and dominating the common room and kitchen. Yes, U3A are here on a group outing.
Category: Route research
Llangollen 2: Horseshoe Pass
More very enjoyable exploration of the hills round Llangollen and the Dee valley.
Llangollen 1: Pontcysyllte and Chirk aqueducts
More cycle route research, in Llangollen and around the Dee valley.
Lincoln 2: Curious sights
More cycle route research in Lincs and Notts.
Lincoln 1: The smallest pub
Route research in and around Lincoln for a few days. A fine ride to Cleethorpes today, to the centre of the world, and back.
Calderdale 2: Singing Ringing Tree
More fab cycle-route research round Calderdale. The Singing Ringing Tree is a moortop artwork outside Burnley. Its pipes turn the wind into a low moaning sound, much like me after the long climb up from the town.
Calderdale 1: Four seasons in a day
I’m with Tim researching bike routes round Todmorden and Calderdale, and we had a fabulous day today cycling the moors around Hebden Bridge. We had four seasons in one day: winter, spring, wintry spring, and midwinter. Rochdale Canal has fabulous scenery, and you’ll keep stopping to admire the views and take pictures. And search for…
London: Emirates Air Line cable car
Researching a few London routes, and taking our bikes on the Emirates cable car over the Thames. Because we can. And because it makes sure we get the entire car to ourselves.
Dolgellau: Prints of Wales
Just finished three excellent days of researching routes in West Wales around Dolgellau.
Lakes 4: Getting coached
Final fabulous day of research in the northern Lakes.