Tractor Fest, Newby Hall, Ripon. Part 1

Tractor Fest at Newby Hall 2017 has been on all weekend, we had panned on going yesterday but the rain was too bad so went today instead. Its a great day out for all the family and was very busy today to say the least. The weather was a lot better for walking around - cloud, sun, wind, warm, cool but no rain. Below are some photos from the festival of tractors (and more). Part 2 will follow tomorrow with more photos.
As for this week - Mon & Tues was a complete wash out with continuous rain. Wednesday busy at work then getting ready for the elections but managed to sneak a 5k run in with 30+mph gusts. All day Thursday, Thursday night & Friday morning we were on election duties. Friday managed an hours walk then collapsed.

Fresh Goods Sunday - Pro Storage Bottle 500ml

I reviewed the 750ml version of this bottle at the end of April but i have bought the 500ml version since and use this size alot more to be honest. I mainly keep a second spare inner tube in for when i go out on the Mason or Slate. They are great value for money at £4.99 rrp and the top has never come loose or any water entered the bottle. As with all water bottles with logos on it has started to rub off / scratch with the bottle being removed / slid back into the cage. Here is a link to the uk distributors Website for info. I ahve not tried different manufactuers storegae bottles so cannot comment how they compare but this does what i want it to do.

Saturday morning local 12mile hike + catch up inc Mason tinkering etc

Thursday I only had time for a 1 hour walk and it was red hot. Friday and the rain came, real heavy as well so did some Mason tinkering, see bottom of this blog for info. We also had a quick 1/2 hour walk later in the evening after it dried up.
Today and the forecast was looking fantastic once again so me, Jane & Angus decided on a local walk starting from Durham University Botanic Gardens / top of Houghall woods. We had a walk around the woods, over to Maiden Castle, around the trod then into Low Shincliffe / High Shincliffe. From there down Strawberry lane to come out at Croxdale estate then back to the farm / riverside to come out at Low Shincliffe again then back to Houghall woods and into the café for a cuppa. Just under 12 miles in 3hrs 29mins. We never really stopped once, just kept going. The weather a good mix of sun, cloud, shaded woods, cool and red hot.
enjoy the photos below from walk and hopefully more soon -

Mason tinkering - some new bar tape landed this week from ebay, the only place I could find any copper coloured tape. It was not that cheap and feels on the cheap side tbh but we will see how it lasts. I also stripped down both wheels and fitted the new gold rim tape from Hunt. I also charged the Di2 up and that was about it.