Firstly apologies for the lack of blogs over the last couple of weeks. I have been off the bike due to a sore back, bad weather, busy with other stuff and general lack of mojo. Well the winter weather is finally landing this weekend and hopefully get rid of all the high winds, lashing rain, 18 degrees one day down to 4 degrees the next day.
Anyway back today, started with drizzle, cloud, strong wind and it was real chilly heading along the old railway line to Bishop. By the time I got to Willington the sun was just coming through but still nippy. Into Bishop and past the Castle which I think they have there Christmas fair on this weekend. Then up and out of Bishop to drop onto the old railway line to Spenny, road section today to Tudhoe Village / Croxdale to pick up the bridleway back up to Brandon and back onto the railway line again. The lines were mainly dry with the odd puddle here and there but the singletracks were a little more clarty as you would expect. Only past one other cyclists, 2 horse riders and a few dog walkers, very quiet. I had a slow puncture on the rear with 4 miles to go so just kept on riding and will fix it over the weekend.
The Surly Dirt Wizrads were spot on and have mudguards both front & rear now fitted to try and keep some of the freezing brown slop from flicking all over me. Below are some photos from ride, enjoy and more soon
NECCL RD6 Hardwick Park, Sedgefield Saturday 21st Nov - new organiser this year - Andy Oliver with Ian helping out. Normal times & prices with cash prizes and plenty spot prizes as well for everyone to have a chance of winning. Hardwick park is a fantastic venue with plenty car parking, café, toilets, play park for the kids etc.
Come on and join in on the fun with races for all ages and abilities on the day.
*** NOTE IF YOU ARE A NON TLI MEMBER - you have to complete a Day member form, if you can print & complete a form before turning up it will save a lot of time - there is a link to the form in the Non member page - top right of the homepage ***
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| Rear disc rotor bolts were loose |
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| low of 3 degrees ! |
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| the sun came out |
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| this was on the tv the other night but said it was going to be ready for 2017, must find out what its about |
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| Auckland Castle gate |
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| farmers have been whacking the hedges |
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| and spread it all the country lane |
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| full winter kit on today inc booties |
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