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I am a 45-year-old guy, who lives in Melton Mowbray, in the East Midlands, England. I was born in Lancashire, England, during September 1979. Most people don’t believe me that I was born in England due to my strong Scottish accent. My star sign is Libra. I am 5’9” tall, 30″ waist, with blonde hair, which is sometimes short, sometimes long. I have light brown eyes. Which most people think are very sexy. I just don’t see it, myself.

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 08/11/2025

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Grand Designs (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Wednesday 12th November 2025)

Sevenoaks, Kent Revisit. Series 26, episode 7. Kevin McCloud revisits Greg and Georgie, who in 2019 set out to convert a dilapidated 35-year-old barn in Georgie’s parents’ garden in Sevenoaks into a peaceful safe haven. It was a highly challenging build involving the painstaking conservation of the existing rotten structure, building a new two-storey internal steel frame and recycling everything they could to stretch their £250,000 budget. But how are they getting on six years since the original show went out?

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 12th November 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

In the wake of the fire, Tosh and Calder turn their attentions to a single local suspect. However, their interview at the police station descends into chaos, upsetting the family and leaving the Procurator Fiscal, Matt Blake, frustrated by their efforts. Calder offers her support to Ed Tulloch, drawing them closer, while a tragic link emerges between the Tulloch and Mair families, shedding new light on the case. Crime drama, starring Ashley Jensen and Alison O’Donnell.

Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 13th November 2025)

The teams must choose whether to travel through the mountainous heartland of Guatemala, explore the golden sands of southern Belize or take the path less travelled through Honduras to reach the second checkpoint of El Zonte in El Salvador.

DIY SOS (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 13th November 2025)

Children in Need 2025. In Cheshire, the team take on one of their most ambitious builds to date, nearly doubling the size of the facilities of The Joshua Tree charity. Started by Lynda and Dai Hill when their son Joshua was diagnosed with leukaemia at five-years-old, the charity supports nearly 400 families affected by childhood cancers. The team plan on building a gym, new therapy and counselling rooms, safe play areas and much-needed accommodation for families travelling long distances for treatment.

All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119

I got super wet during that cycle!

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I got super wet during that cycle! So was even more glad that normal, I was wearing my Synergy Swimrun wetsuit.

You can check out the route at www.strava.com/activities/16385127460

Synergy Swimrun wetsuit

Synergy Swimrun wetsuit

October 2025 cycling statistics

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Here is the data from October 2025:-

  • Total cycles: 18
  • Total Distance: 314.34 miles
  • Total Time: 21:35:55 (h:m:s)
  • Avg Speed: 14.5 mph
  • Max Time: 02:10:03 (h:m:s)
  • Max Speed: 33.8 mph
  • Avg Distance: 17.46 miles
  • Max Distance: 31.44 (Single cycle)

Data from: Garmin Connect.

Here are my favourite cycling photos from the month:-

Synergy Neon Lime Cycling Skinsuit

Merida eBIG TOUR 475 EQ

Synergy Swimrun wetsuit

Third wetsuit cycle of November 2025

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Just back in from my third wetsuit cycle of November 2025! Sorry, I didn’t take any photos during my second wetsuited cycle! Since, it needed to be fast cycle. To get back in time, for heading off to work!

Really do hope you are “enjoying” these photos of myself wearing my Synergy Swimrun wetsuit.

You can check out the route at www.strava.com/activities/16353228386

Synergy Swimrun wetsuit

Synergy Swimrun wetsuit

Bugsy has walked 628 miles so far during 2025

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So far during 2025. Bugsy has walked 628 miles!

Bugsy’s longest walks so far during 2025…

  1. John Muir Way : Day 1 : Helensburgh to Balloch (with diversion) – 08/07/2025 – 12.77 miles
  2. Rannoch Station to Corrour Station – 09/07/2025 – 11.87 miles
  3. Cross Britain Way : Day 014 : Hose to Hickling – 03/11/2025 – 10.96 miles
  4. Jurassic Way : Duddington to Stamford – 29/09/2025 – 8.63 miles
  5. Kerrera Ferry, Tea Garden, Marina and Ferry back to Oban Station – 10/07/2025 – 8.61 miles
  6. Cross Britain Way : Day 013 : Stathern to Hose – 27/10/2025 – 8.25 miles
  7. Cross Britain Way : Day 012 : Woolsthorpe by Belvoir to Stathern – 21/07/2025 – 6.23 miles

Please do give Bugsy a follow at www.strava.com/athletes/bugsythedog

October 2025 most popular photos

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Below are the top five most looked at photos on this website during October 2025.

Number 1 (86 views) : Cycling with a mate
Cycling with a mate

Number 2 (71 views) : Myself at Rannoch railway station
Myself at Rannoch railway station

Number 3 (62 views) : Synergy Neon Lime Cycling Skinsuit
Synergy Neon Lime Cycling Skinsuit

Number 4 (61 views) : Myself at Yoker railway station
Myself at Yoker railway station

Number 5 (59 views) : Synergy Neon Lime Cycling Skinsuit
Synergy Neon Lime Cycling Skinsuit

Love these photos? Many more at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2025/

First wetsuit cycle of November 2025

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Happy days! First cycle of the month! Since it’s now November and starting to feel much colder. I just had to wear my Synergy Swimrun wetsuit.

Oh and yes, feeling a neoprene wetsuit, while cycling, or any time feels so good!!

You can check out the route at www.strava.com/activities/16320721664

Synergy Swimrun wetsuit

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 01/11/2025

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Great British Train Journeys from Above (Channel 4/HD | 8:20pm to 9:20pm | Saturday 1st November 2025)

Hugh Bonneville narrates a journey through the rolling hills of England’s south-west on the West Somerset Railway created by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Widely recognised as one of the greatest engineers of all time, Brunel’s remarkable railways and structures are known worldwide. This episode travels along his railway through the Quantock Hills to the Bristol Channel.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 5th November 2025) ** NEW SERIES **

Calder and Tosh travel to the isolated hamlet of Lunniswick to investigate the sinister killing of a retired social worker. The team discover that the victim’s body has been out in the elements for a number of days and before long, they uncover dark secrets and terrible deeds at the heart of this close-knit community. Crime drama, starring Ashley Jensen and Alison O’Donnell.

Grand Designs (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:0pm | Wednesday 5th November 2025)

Wirral Revisit. Series 26, episode 6. Kevin McCloud revisits Stuart and Rosie Treasurer from Wirral, who he first met in 2016 when they set out to transform a small bungalow from a 1960s dormer into a slick piece of 21st-century architecture. The plan saw the couple decapitate the building and balance a new floating timber box on top to create five bedrooms, spending as little as possible on plumbing, electrics and insulation, but stress levels spiralled when neighbours grumbled at the ultra-modern creation. Nine years on, Kevin sees how Stuart and Rosie are getting on.

Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 6th November 2025) ** NEW SERIES **

Each accompanied by a partner or family member, broadcaster Roman Kemp, actor Dylan Llewellyn, broadcaster and writer Anita Rani, actress and singer Molly Rainford embark on an epic 5,900km race through the entirety of Central America. The race begins on Isla Mujeres, the easternmost point of Mexico and a sacred island of the Maya. The four pairs must pass through five checkpoints to reach the finish line in Península de la Guajira, the northernmost region of South America.

Return to Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 7th November 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Killer Set. Series 2, episode 2. Mackenzie Clarke gets VIP access to the chart-topping band Point Ruin’s reunion concert, when one of their members is murdered in the green room. But with all the suspects on stage at the time, how could the killer have done it? Away from the murder, Glenn and Daisy send out invitations to their wedding, and Mackenzie has to deal with her feelings when she’s not invited.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 7th November 2025)

Homes and Gardens. Series 9, episode 7. Susan visits Dumfries House in Ayrshire, exploring its treasures, from Thomas Chippendale furniture to the estate’s eight antique clocks, and wandering the walled garden and maze. She also recalls some of her favourite home and garden adventures from her joyful Grand Days Out.

All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119

First and last wetsuit cycle of October 2025

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Today I went out a cycle wearing my Synergy Swimrun wetsuit. Now I take my tripod with me again, thanks to the Arkel GT-18BP Classic – Convertible Backpack Pannier. You will get to see many more new photos and even vlogs very soon indeed!

You can check out the route at www.strava.com/activities/16312620725

Testing out the Arkel GT-18BP Classic – Convertible Backpack Pannier

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Well pleased with the Arkel GT-18BP Classic – Convertible Backpack Pannier. That come today, all the way from Canada.

It’s just the right size to hold my tripod, still or video camera. Plus lots of other stuff!

So I will get filming new vlogs very soon indeed!

You can check out the route at www.strava.com/activities/16303826581

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