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Category: 2021

Graveloveit

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

After the Mad March Hare Sportive last weekend, I had sore legs for two days and a 15hr day trip for work to Battersea, London on Wednesday which was draining … Continue reading Graveloveit →

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Year End

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

After a self-proclaimed shit year, today I’ve ended the year on a positive note and hopefully a good omen as we go into the next one. I got a ride … Continue reading Year End →

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Llyn win

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

A rare calendar clash this weekend meant I was kid free and Sally was working so I took the opportunity to pop up to North Wales to see my folks … Continue reading Llyn win →

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Gwydyr Gravel

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Woke up to beautiful sunny, blue skies this morning. It was game-on for a morning spin down on the seafront at Rhos-on-Sea with Daniel. We parked up and rolled east … Continue reading Gwydyr Gravel →

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Rough Ride

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Cramp, Sweat and actual blood. The inaugral Worcestershire Rough Ride was actually quite fun despite that. It was a new event promoted by friend Mark from Pulse Events. An 80km/50mile+ … Continue reading Rough Ride →

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Cotswold Gravel

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

I had another random Tuesday off this week so I didn’t let it go to waste. I decided to do another mini-adventure in the same vein as popping up to … Continue reading Cotswold Gravel →

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Bristol Cycling

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

I’ve been working in Bristol a lot recently so this week I decided to take my bike with me and go for a pedal. This is just a quick summary … Continue reading Bristol Cycling →

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Peaky Blinder

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Stop! If you’re looking for the Shelby’s sorry. BBC iPlayer is where you need to be, this my friend is a recount of a great ride in the Peaks today. … Continue reading Peaky Blinder →

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Mixed Bag

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

I got up yesterday and it was pouring with rain so I decided to bang out 90 mins on the turbo. 20 mins in I was bored, so I stopped, … Continue reading Mixed Bag →

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two became three

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

After a disgusting 11hr work day on Friday mixing it with the Bank Holiday traffic sewer on the M5 and then a quick blast on the rack when I got … Continue reading two became three →

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