Gravel / Tarmac local ride on the Bowman Pilgrims

Decided to take the Bowman Pilgrims out today for a mixed ride on some old gravel railway lines and some of County Durham's roads. The rear chainstay bridge finally landed to mount the rear mudguard on to properly, so test riding the full guards - report to follow in Fresh Goods Sunday. Still no sign of the front fork mudguard mounts but I have some quick release  eyelet adaptors fitted at the mo.
As for the ride well just the normal set off with overcast dark skies, cool 16-17 degrees and a strong wind. Still warm on the climbs where you are sheltered from the wind but the sun did come out for approx 10-15 mins after passing through Waterhouses on the way to Esh Winning. The bike and gears brakes are working well, slight tyre rubbing sound coming from the back when honking the bike out of the saddle, apart from that all well. The roads had a lot of traffic on them today for some reason but the old line were quiet with only a few dog walkers, couple of cyclists and one horse rider.
Below are a few photos from the ride and last but not least
WELL DONE ANGUS ON YOUR EXAM RESULTS - no resits to get onto your college course starting in a couple of weeks - top lad! enjoy using your present

coal works just outside Willington

climb out of Willington

up, up & up towards Tow Law

Top of the Universe

along the top windmill road

drop down to East Hedleyhope

loving the sign

drop on the old line to Broompark

suns out

turn right and head back to Meadowfield / Brandon