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Category: Wales Week 2024

5 Things I’ve learned about Mid-Wales

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

It’s the day after my holiday. I got back yesterday lunchtime and the holiday blues have set in, wishing I was still there but what did Mid-Wales teach me? The … Continue reading 5 Things I’ve learned about Mid-Wales →

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Tired Legs

Posted on June 7, 2024 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

After a day off yesterday that saw Sally and I drive over to Cardigan to see my friend in his spanking retirement pad, todays route was a bit tempered as … Continue reading Tired Legs →

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All Weathers

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Yesterday was my big ride of the week. I’d decided to nail a couple of cycling numbers I occasionally aspire to achieve on my rides. 100km + 2000m elevation. A … Continue reading All Weathers →

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Bucket List

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

I went to bed last night with really sore legs. It’s counter-intuitive but that’s normally a good sign for me. I woke in the night and they were still sore … Continue reading Bucket List →

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Unplanned

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

After Saturday’s lengthy day in the saddle, I hadn’t actually planned to do a ride yesterday. I woke up pretty sore and tired and spent the morning milling about. I … Continue reading Unplanned →

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Cambrian Mountains Gravel Epic

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Yesterday was an early start. I’d set a 5.45am alarm to be away by 6.15am but I was awake just after 5 so I got up a bit earlier which … Continue reading Cambrian Mountains Gravel Epic →

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Streetview made me do it

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

In June 2022 I took myself upto Aberfoyle in The Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, just north of Glasgow, for a week of gravel riding and exploring what … Continue reading Streetview made me do it →

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