Some spannering time in the man cave whilst its pouring down + upcoming event info

Its been a real busy week this week for some reason and no miles on the bike but a 2hr walk on Thursday and that's been it apart from spending a couple of nights getting all the race organisers stuff ready for the NECCL WINTER SATURDAY SERIES which starts next Saturday RD1 @ Hetton Lyons Country Park.
The Wolsingham Show is on this weekend and we had planned on going today but as forecasted its very heavy rain solid from 11am for the rest of the day, a real shame as we were looking forward to going.
So I have decided not to sell my Litespeed after all and have rebuilt it with some better wheels, tyres, saddle, seatpost and added some light, seatpack, water bottle cage, bell and Garmin mount. She is ready to rock and roll along the dirty, wet and cold winter railway lines.

Tomorrows forecast is looking slightly better at the mo but we have other plans unfortunately.

Also tomorrow is the Durham big ride, I thought it was last Sunday, I got mixed up its defo on tomorrow, 3, 10 & 25 mile routes. You can enter on the day and they all set off from County Hall just on the out skirts of Durham city centre. The 25 miler is a good mixed of quiet roads and the Lanchester line. Three good climbs in it as well.
Durham Big Ride is also celebrating 10 years this year and have a few things lined up at County Hall for when the riders finish.

THE HELL OF THE NORTH (100 Miles

Also tomorrow - Sunday 4 September HELL OF THE NORTH 100miles

We are pleased to announce our sponsors of this prestigious ride, Solon Security and Operation Spoke. Still the most popular of the series, the Hell of the North is a tough test for experienced cyclists only. This extremely challenging ride goes through some of the region’s most spectacular scenery. You check in point at Kirby Stephen then make your way back through Brough towards Middleton In Teesdale and back to Darlington.

PLEASE NOTE:

Advance Entry Fee

£10.00 with T Shirt. £7.00 Standard Entry

On the Day Entry Fee

£12.00 with T Shirt. £8.00 Standard Entry 

Registration Venue for all four rides:

 

THE DOLPHIN CENTRE – Times: 8.00am - 9.30am

Visit www.eventbrite.co.uk and search for Darlington cycle rides.

Today I have also cleaned and prepped my Norco Adventure bike for hopefully a little outing over Cumbria way. More on that soon early next week.