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Category: Babbacombe 3 Day 2023

Babbacombe Day 3

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

After initially struggling to get to sleep I eventually drifted off after midnight and woke around 6.30am. I just lay on the bed drifting on and off until 8.30am when … Continue reading Babbacombe Day 3 →

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Babbacombe Day 2

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

After yesterdays baking I was genuinely a bit nervous if I could take another heat fest like that today. My room last night was an inferno. I got back from … Continue reading Babbacombe Day 2 →

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Babbacombe Day 2

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

After yesterdays baking I was genuinely a bit nervous if I could take another heat fest like that today. My room last night was an inferno. I got back from … Continue reading Babbacombe Day 2 →

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Babbacombe Day 1

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

First day on the road to Babbacombe today. A 118km pootle down to Dursley for the night. I was pleased the forecast delivered but I was in for a tough … Continue reading Babbacombe Day 1 →

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Countdown to the Downs

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

In three days I begin my 3 day 190 mile ride to Torquay or Babbacombe Downs specifically. I’m looking forward to my little mini-tour. The weather looks like it’s picked … Continue reading Countdown to the Downs →

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Down to the Downs Again

Posted on June 11, 2023 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

This past week I’ve been wishing I was back in Aberfoyle, Scotland like I was a year ago. The Facebook memories of the stunning scenery and the warm weather have … Continue reading Down to the Downs Again →

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