That’s me done 58% of #walk1000miles. So 580.16 miles down and 419.84 miles remaining!
Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine
UK TV programmes to watch this week : 18/05/2024
Doctor Who (BBC 1/HD | 6:50pm to 7:35pm | Saturday 18th May 2024)
Boom. Series 14, episode 3. The Doctor and Ruby arrive on an alien battlefield, where the Time Lord is trapped in place by a landmine that will go off if he moves. Can he still save the planet while rooted to the spot? Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson star in an episode written by former showrunner Steven Moffat.
Doctor Who: Unleashed (BBC 3/HD | 7:35pm to 8:05pm | Saturday 18th May 2024)
Boom. Series 1, episode 3. An interview with Russell T Davies and former showrunner Steven Moffatt, who is back as the writer of this week’s episode Boom. Presenter Steffan Powell spends some time in the practical effects department.
Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 22nd May 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **
The teams navigate their way through the Indonesian island of Sumatra, tackling ad-hoc transport, limited accommodation options and almost no English spoken. Before they begin the next leg of their journey, the teams celebrate Owen’s upcoming 21st birthday in the traditional Indonesian way, with a splattering of egg and flour.
Grand Tours of Scotland’s Rivers (BBC 2/HD | 7:30pm to 8:00pm | Friday 24th May 2024)
A Highland River. Series 3, episode 6. Paul Murton explores the River Oykel in Sutherland from its source in Assynt, to the Dornoch Firth and the sea. He learns about the loneliest and highest war grave in Scotland, tries for trout in a lochan over 1,000ft above sea level, and then hears tell of the riotous events of the Year of the Sheep.
Britain by Steam (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 24th May 2024)
Highlands. Series 2, episode 4. John Sergeant, Peter Davison and Paul ‘Piglet’ Middleton explore the Scottish Highlands. The trio start their journey on a ‘white’ steam car across the Cairngorms Mountain range. The vehicle is so exclusive that it used to carry American presidents. When they arrive in Aviemore, they board the Black 5, a spectacular train whose route takes them through a stunning valley and along the River Spey. The next day starts with a steam boat trip down Loch Ness and the last leg of their journey is aboard Heilan Laddy, a stream truck that looks incredible with a full and colourful history to match.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.
Middle of May 2024 most popular photos
Below are the top five most looked at photos on this website so far during May 2024.
Number 1 (508 views) : Synergy Red Cycling Skinsuit
Number 2 (472 views) : Synergy Red Cycling Skinsuit
Number 3 (436 views) : SSynergy Swimrun wetsuit
Number 4 (338 views) : Synergy Swimrun wetsuit
Number 5 (137 views) : Synergy Red Cycling Skinsuit
Love these photos? Many more at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2024/
Accommodation booked for holiday with my work wife
That’s the accommodation just been booked for the holiday to Scotland with my work wife! We have paid £585 for a 4 night stay in small place very close to banks Loch Lomond.
Here a list of just some of our ideas:-
- Go Ape at Aberfoyle
- Walk some of the Loch Lomond path up the west side of the loch
- Walk up Ben Lomond
- Walk between Rannoch and Corrour Railway Stations
We only have three full days in Scotland. If the weathers place nice. That’s each of our days sorted!
Now done 56% of #walk1000miles – 2024
That’s me done 56% of #walk1000miles. So 569.17 miles down and 430.83 miles remaining!
Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine
UK TV programmes to watch this week : 11/05/2024
Doctor Who (BBC 1/HD | 6:20pm to 7:05pm | Saturday 11th May 2024) ** NEW SERIES + PICK OF THE WEEK **
Space Babies. Series 14, episode 1. Ncuti Gatwa stars in his first full series as the Time Lord alongside Millie Gibson as his companion Ruby, following their debut in 2023’s Christmas special. In the far future, Ruby learns the Doctor’s amazing secrets when they encounter a baby farm being run by babies and being haunted by a mysterious Bogeyman.
Doctor Who (BBC 1/HD | 7:05pm to 8:00pm | Saturday 11th May 2024)
The Devil’s Chord. Series 14, episode 2. The Doctor and Ruby meet the Beatles during a trip back to the 1960s, but discover that the all-powerful Maestro is hatching a plot to change history, with the Fab Four in the thick of it. Abbey Road becomes a battleground with the future of humanity at stake. Guest starring Drag Race’s Jinkx Monsoon.
The Eurovision Song Contest (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 11:55pm | Saturday 11th May 2024)
Live coverage of the 68th annual song competition from the Malmö Arena, Sweden – 50 years since Abba, the nation’s most famous musical exports, lifted the trophy with Waterloo, turning them into the most successful Eurovision act of all time. The show is hosted by Hollywood actress Malin Åkerman and Eurovision veteran Petra Mede, with BBC commentary as always from Graham Norton. He’ll no doubt be flying the flag for UK entry Olly Alexander, with his song Dizzy, and Bambie Thug, the first Irish act to have qualified in eight years with Doomsday Blue.
Doctor Who: Unleashed (BBC 3/HD | 8:00pm to 8:30pm | Saturday 11th May 2024) ** NEW SERIES **
Space Babies. Series 1, episode 1. Steffan Powell goes behind the scenes on the opening episode of the new series, discovering the special effects used to create its strange creatures.
Doctor Who: Unleashed (BBC 3/HD | 8:30pm to 9:00pm | Saturday 11th May 2024)
The Devil’s Chord. Series 1, episode 2. Steffan Powell goes behind the scenes on the Doctor’s encounter with the Beatles in 1960s-set adventure The Devil’s Chord, chatting to guest star Jinkx Monsoon.
Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 15th May 2024)
After enjoying the tranquillity of the islands of Koh Phi Phi, the teams leave Thailand and travel across Malaysia to the Indonesian island of Sumatra where the sixth checkpoint lies in the mountain-fringed city of Bukittinggi. Every decision counts as budgets dwindle and pressure increases.
Grand Tours of Scotland’s Rivers (BBC 2/HD | 7:00pm to 7:30pm | Friday 17th May 2024)
From the Trossachs to the Kelpies. Series 3, episode 5. Seasoned traveller Paul Murton continues his journey down the River Forth, travelling from the picturesque Trossachs to the Kelpies statues in Falkirk. On this leg of the journey he learns about Big Noise in the city of Stirling, a movement that champions musical skills for young people from less privileged backgrounds, and discovers the story of a teenage backing group in the riverside town of Alloa who played a gig with Johnny Gentle in 1960.
Britain by Steam (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 17th May 2024)
Dorset. Series 2, episode 3. The travellers take a T3 train, restored to her former glory, for a journey through the Dorset countryside. John Sergeant and Peter Davison reminisce about their childhood and the holidays they spent here in the county. John, Peter and Paul ‘Piglet’ Middleton also enjoy sights including Corfe Castle, Chesil Beach, Portland Bill lighthouse and Abbotsbury Swannery.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.
Fun afternoon, ticking off Elizabeth line railway stations
I had great day in London, along with my housemate Mark! We started the day by ticking off, many railway stations on the Elizabeth line.
The photos are in the order we visited each railway station.
Second cycle of May 2024
Well done me, only two days into May and already been out my second cycle! Only a very short one being heading to work! But still more than pleased with 7.62 miles.
You can check out the route, I took at www.strava.com/activities/11329001103
Here is a photo of myself, before heading off out the bike!
First cycle of May 2024
Well pleased with myself. We are only two days into May and already been out my first cycle! Also only only the second cycle of 2024, I been out in Lycra! All other cycles, I’ve been wearing a wetsuit!!
You can check out the route, I took at www.strava.com/activities/11315689907
April 2024 cycling statistics
Still not the best month cycling wise! But, I still did 16.3 miles more miles, than I did during April 2023!
Please do give me a follow at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine
Here is the data from April 2024:-
- Total cycles: 4
- Total Distance: 49.50 miles
- Total Time: 04:03:02 (h:m:s)
- Avg Speed: 12.3 mph
- Max Time: 01:30:19 (h:m:s)
- Max Speed: 29.4 mph
- Avg Distance: 12.38 miles
- Max Distance: 18.18 (Single cycle)
Data from: Garmin Connect.
Here are my favourite cycling photos from the month:-
