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Bugsy has walked 389 miles so far during 2026

Bugsy has walked 389 miles so far during 2026. So behind Ted, by a good number of miles…

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

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Ted has walked 430 miles so far during 2026

Ted has walked 430 miles so far during 2026. He’s made a good start of his goal of 1,000 miles!

Please give him a follow at www.strava.com/athletes/tedthedog

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First 100 mile cycle week of 2026!

So, so pleased with myself! Just done my first 100 mile cycle week of 2026! So from Monday 4th May 2026 up to and including today, I’ve done 100.44 miles!!

Below is link to each cycle I did:-

adidas Team GB 2016 Cycling Jersey

adidas Team GB 2016 Cycling Jersey

Synergy Swimrun wetsuit

Oh and please give me follow over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine

69,000 miles, since April 2003! TICK!!

That’s me now cycled…. 69,003.1 miles, since April 2003!

Here is a mini break down, of each year from 2003 to now.

  • 2003 – 1,148.7 miles
  • 2004 – 1,585.6 miles
  • 2005 – 2,091.8 miles
  • 2006 – 2,166.3 miles
  • 2007 – 1,072.7 miles
  • 2008 – 1,807.5 miles
  • 2009 – 2,685.9 miles – Did the End to End cycle (JOGLE)
  • 2010 – 4,001.3 miles
  • 2011 – 5,066.0 miles – First ever 100 mile bike ride
  • 2012 – 5,289.5 miles – Second ever 100 mile bike ride
  • 2013 – 6,118.4 miles – Third ever 100 mile cycle
  • 2014 – 5,334.9 miles
  • 2015 – 2,341.4 miles
  • 2016 – 4,583.8 miles
  • 2017 – 4,147.5 miles
  • 2018 – 3,158.5 miles
  • 2019 – 2,357.9 miles
  • 2020 – 4,194.8 miles
  • 2021 – 3,106.2 miles
  • 2022 – 1,820.5 miles
  • 2023 – 867.5 miles
  • 2024 – 1,265.3 miles
  • 2025 – 2,096.6 miles
  • 2026 – 694.6 miles

Total: 69,003.1 miles

First wetsuit cycle of April 2026!

Happy days! Just done my first wetsuit cycle of April 2026! I did 26.44 miles, so more than pleased with that!

You can check out the route at www.strava.com/activities/18387646969

Oh and here are some photos!

Synergy Swimrun wetsuit

 Synergy Swimrun wetsuit

My weight – 05/05/2026

I had a number of people commenting one of my newest YouTube vlogs. Saying, I’ve let myself go and others saying I’ve put on weight!

Yes, I’ve put on a bit of weight the last number of years! You trying losing a dog, have too move 2 times, in less than two two. Lose your Mum to cancer…

So not being funny! I’ve had a hell of lot of stuff, going on my life these last number of years! 

So not going to lie, at one point. I come very, very close to saying FUCK IT! And just giving up on life…

So, please do THINK before you post comments that are not very NICE!!

Garmin Index Smart Scale

VeloViewer Infographic : 3 May 2026 @veloviewer

So far during 2026, I’ve done 975 miles of exercise. Which is made up of 604 miles of cycling and 371 miles of walking.

Where it says running… That’s my walking data!

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Buying a HOUSE! TICK!!!

Some totally amazing news to share with you all! I now own a Three Bedroom Semi-Detached house! GO ME!!!!

Key features are:-

  • Three Bedroom Semi-Detached
  • Good sized Lounge
  • Kitchen/Dining Room
  • Garage and Driveway
  • Popular Village Location
  • Great for long cycles and walks!
  • One village pub, two shops and Fish and Chip shop!

So looking forward to making the place feel like HOME!!!

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!

Myself at Clipsham Yew Tree Avenue

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