I had fun gagging myself, then putting on motorcycle balaclava, followed by my motorcycle helmet, then locking myself in the helmet!
Life update – 28/04/2026
Not really a life update… Just wanted to test out DJI Osmo Pocket 4, Mic 3 Transmitter. Since during the last vlog, the sound kept cutting in and out… Still not 100% happy with it… Better than it was…
Oh and yes, wearing a wetsuit!
Another great cycle on the E-Bike! This time 27.27 miles!
That’s me just back in from another cycle on the E-Bike! This time 27.27 miles. Which takes my total for the month up to 309.2 miles. Which is 132.5 more miles, than I did during April of last year!
Oh and since it was feeling a bit cooler again, I wore my Synergy Swimrun wetsuit to keep myself nice and warm!
You can check out the route at www.strava.com/activities/18293845932
Here are the statistics from the cycle:-
- Distance: 27.27 miles
- Time: 1:51:22 (h:m:s)
- Avg Speed: 14.7 mph
- Max Speed: 29.1 mph
- Total Ascent: 369 metres
- Total Descent: 369 metres
- Min Elevation: 26 metres
- Max Elevation: 130 metres
Data from: Garmin Connect
Now done 36% of Walk 1000 Miles – 2026
That’s me done 36% of the Walk 1000 Miles challenge. So 360.71 miles down and 639.29 miles remaining!
Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine
Vlog: Life update – 27/04/2026
Hey! I am back!! Playing around with my new DJI Osmo Pocket 4! Sure, I got it’s name wrong in the video! Oh well! Do enjoy myself wearing around in Lycra!
Sorry about the sound cutting in and out… Not sure, why it’s doing that…
UK TV programmes to watch this week : 25/04/2026
Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 30th April 2026)
It’s the halfway point in the race to Mongolia, and after traversing Italy, Greece, and Türkiye, the teams now face the longest leg of the race so far. As they travel through the world’s largest landlocked country, Kazakhstan, and into Uzbekistan, they must navigate the vast Kazakh steppe with its endless horizons and limited English speakers. To keep moving, the pairs have to adapt to a whole new way of travelling. From the shores of the Caspian Sea in Aktau, the racers must embark on a 2,200km journey to Zaamin National Park in the Turkistan Mountains. John Hannah narrates.
Beyond Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 1st May 2026) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **
It’s Humphrey’s last day as detective inspector, and the whole team is eagerly awaiting the town’s annual pirate festival. Danger, however, is ahoy when Geraldine Desai’s nautical exhibition goes up in smoke, leading to the ancient treasure map of pirate Elias Cutler going missing amid the chaos. On the trail of the missing map, Humphrey soon has suspicions when he discovers that Geraldine has been selling her memorabilia to pay for her husband’s care and recently had the map revalued. Drama, starring Kris Marshall.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119
Buying a house UPDATE!!
Still in the process of the buying a house! All going well, it should all sorted by next week…. Then they have been saying that for the last 2 or 3 weeks!!
Wish me luck!
Now done 34% of Walk 1000 Miles – 2026
That’s me done 34% of the Walk 1000 Miles challenge. So 340.21 miles down and 659.79 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 : 18/04/2026
Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 19th April 2026)
Documentary exploring a century of change in Britain through the prism of Queen Elizabeth II’s life. Through archive and eyewitness reflections, the film explores how she led the monarchy through profound social, political and cultural change. With contributions from Helen Mirren, David Attenborough, Barack Obama, Tony Blair, and HM Queen Camilla.
Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 23rd April 2026)
As the fourth leg begins, the leader board is tighter than ever. The route continues east towards the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited settlements. Leaving Halfeti behind, the teams face a pivotal decision – head north towards the Black Sea coast or strike east through Turkey’s arid heartland. The competition is fiercer than ever, and with the leaders’ advantage slashed to less than 10 hours, the chasing teams sense an opportunity to strike.
Beyond Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 24th April 2026) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **
Humphrey and Esther are left baffled when a dogwalker leads them to a man painted green and bound with ivy. Delving into the mystery of the mythical Green Man, the team discover an off-grid community living off the land. But when their woodland home comes under threat from a developer from the city, tensions rise and accusations fly as the image of the Green Man continues to crop up at crime scenes. Cosy crime drama, starring Kris Marshall.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119
Longest E-Bike cycle so far! At 35.24 miles!
That’s me just done my longest ever E-Bike cycle so far! I did 35.24 miles!
Next goal on the E-Bike is to aim for 40 miles, then 50 miles etc… You get the idea!
You can check out the route at www.strava.com/activities/18146384531
Here are the statistics from the cycle:-
- Distance: 35.24 miles
- Time: 2:23:26 (h:m:s)
- Avg Speed: 14.7 mph
- Max Speed: 29.3 mph
- Total Ascent: 423 metres
- Total Descent: 425 metres
- Min Elevation: 4 metres
- Max Elevation: 121 metres
Data from: Garmin Connect