Author: gsvalentine

About gsvalentine

I am a 35-year-old guy, who lives in Stamford, in the East Midlands, England. I was born in Chorley, Lancashire, England, on the 29th 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.

Cycling Program : War on Britain’s Roads

BBC 1 HD tonight is showing a documentary using cycle helmet camera footage to give a unique insight into the unfolding tension and conflict on Britain’s roads. From everyday incidents that get out of hand between cyclists and motorists, to stories of near-death experiences and fatal collisions, the programme shows that the battle between two wheels and four has never been so intense. It shows both sides of the story, retelling dramatic incidents from both the cyclist’s and driver’s point of view. It also follows the police on bikes as they chase down errant road users and record more than three thousand offences every year from car and bike users alike. We even see a cyclist who is attempting to police the roads himself, handing out his own ‘tickets’ for anything from texting behind the wheel, to jumping a red light. A mother who lost her cyclist daughter in a fatal collision with a cement mixer tells the extraordinary story of what she did to change cycle safety on Britain’s roads.

You can read about about tonight’s program @ www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01p7q2l.

It’s on BBC 1 HD tonight (Wednesday 5th December 2012) at 9:00pm. Freeview: 101. Freesat: 108.

November 2012 cycling statistics

Here are my cycling statistics for November 2012. I did 235.4 miles, which is 18.8 miles less than I did in November of last year :(. Mainly due to having man flu the last week of November.

So far my yearly stands at 5,147.5 miles. Total miles since April 2003 now stands at 26,773.3.

Here is the data from November 2012:-

  • Total cycles: 12.
  • Total Distance: 235.39 miles.
  • Total Time: 19:46:19 (h:m:s).
  • Avg Speed: 12.5 mph.
  • Max Time: 2:24:21 (h:m:s).
  • Max Speed: 34.4 mph.
  • Avg Distance: 19.56 miles.
  • Max Distance: 28.61 miles.

Data from: Garmin Connect.

Here are my favourite cycling photos from the month

Out cyclingOut cyclingOut cyclingCycling at Twyford WoodGetting extra wet out cycling

2-Dec-2012 : Cycle route and statistics

December 2012 is off to a flying start. The route I did today covered 25.06 miles. It also took me into three counties Lincolnshire (the one I live in), Leicestershire and Rutland. So let’s hope I can keep this up for the rest of the month.

I will now leave you with the route map, elevation graph and route statistics.

Route map:-

Elevation graph:

Route statistics:-

  • Distance: 25.06 miles.
  • Time: 1:58:17 (h:m:s).
  • Avg Speed: 12.7 mph.
  • Max Speed: 28.1 mph.
  • Elevation Gain: 218 meters.
  • Min Elevation: 44 meters.
  • Max Elevation: 163 meters.

Data from: Garmin Connect.

Website statistics for November 2012

Below are the main website statistics for November 2012.

Data from AWStats.

November 2012 most popular photos

Below are the top three most looked at photos on this website during November 2012.

Number 1 (215 views) : Children in Need 2012 | Kieran and myself

Number 2 (176 views) : Adidas full body suit

Number 3 (151 views) : Children in Need 2012 | Group photo

World AIDS Day : 2012

Just to remind everyone that World AIDS Day is on 1st December. So please all remember to wear your red ribbons.

For more information on HIV in the UK, visit www.nat.org.uk, www.hivaware.org.uk and www.worldaidsday.org

I will leave you with a message from David Cameron, UK Prime Minister.

Great evening at Yarmouth Stadium

Last night a group of us from the Peterborough Greyhound Stadium went to Yarmouth Stadium in Great Yarmouth. It was mainly a fact finding mission to see what we could learn from them and of course want they could learn from us!

It really want a great night out. The food was to die for. I had a BBQ Ribs, following by breaded stuffed chicken breast and for dessert, I had raspberry and white chocolate cheesecake. All of which, I would really recommend. I could just about say say the dessert was one of the best, I have ever had!

If you are ever in the Great Yarmouth area and are looking for a great night, I would recommend going! And no, I have not been paid to say any of that!!

P.S. Just looked at there website and they even have Free Wi-Fi in most part of Stadium. That is something I do believe, that most places should do! Just not going to name them here!! 🙂

I will now leave you with some photos from a great evening out!