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Category: 2022

Turkey Burner

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Just a quick simple ride out yesterday to burn off Xmas Day. I can’t remember the last time I went for a spin on Boxing Day. Dan was back with … Continue reading Turkey Burner →

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Welcome back

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

I caught a bit of a cold before I went to Canada. Sally was panicking because she was recovering from COVID and was praying I hadn’t got it because I … Continue reading Welcome back →

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FoD Plod

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

After my planned Saturday excursion to the Forest of Dean got sacked off, eventually, after a later than planned get away yesterday I got on the road and banged out … Continue reading FoD Plod →

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Into The Dean

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Last week I became a van driver for a couple of days delivering bikes to customers we sold at the Royal Three Counties Show at Malvern the previous weekend. My … Continue reading Into The Dean →

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10 Things I Learned from Aberfoyle

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

I’ve been back just over a week now and still day dreaming about it. Here are 10 things I’ve thought about and taken from the trip worth sharing It’s a … Continue reading 10 Things I Learned from Aberfoyle →

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No Trains Means Gains

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

I had to visit two sites today. Sutton Coldfield and Shirley. Normally I would have driven but the car was in the garage and the trains were on strike so … Continue reading No Trains Means Gains →

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Doon and a quickie

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

I’ve decided to go home today. I’ve got to be out by 9.30am in the morning so with my last ride done I’d be just hanging around and I can … Continue reading Doon and a quickie →

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Classic Gravelfoyle

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Today’s route was another nicked off Komoot and modified slightly. The skies were moody. Low cloud meant there was a chill in the air again despite the forecast saying it … Continue reading Classic Gravelfoyle →

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Dead Interesting

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

I’ve been here a few days now and cycled past it multiple times and it’s intrigued me everytime. I decided to walk into the village today and it poked my … Continue reading Dead Interesting →

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Lochs of Lochs

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

I think I’ve ridden more in the past few days than I have in the last few weeks. That said though I don’t feel too bad. I woke this morning, … Continue reading Lochs of Lochs →

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