Website statistics for January 2020

Below are the main website statistics for January 2020.

  • Unique visitors: 22,618
  • Bandwidth: 18.69 GB
  • Browsers: IE (0.2%), Firefox (25.8%), Chrome (50.6%), Safari (15.8%), Opera (0.6%)
  • Operating Systems: Windows (49.5%), Macintosh (19.5%), Linux (25.1%)
  • Most viewed blog entry: Previous unseen photos from 2002 (261 views | Posted: 23/01/2020)
  • Most viewed photo: Myself at Loch Lomond (31 views | Taken 03/01/2020)

Data from AWStats.

January 2020 cycling statistics

WOW! I’ve not posted any monthly cycling statistics, since February 2019. Since this year, I am going to get back into cycling! I will make sure, I post them again every month!

In January 2020, I did 132.97 miles. So 14.8 miles, more than I did in January of 2019. So not a bad start, to the new year!

Remember you can follow my cycling adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine.

Here is the data from January 2020:-

  • Total cycles: 8
  • Total Distance: 132.97 miles
  • Total Time: 13:04:47 (h:m:s)
  • Avg Speed: 10.1 mph
  • Max Time: 03:11:31 (h:m:s)
  • Max Speed: 29.9 mph
  • Avg Distance: 16.62 miles
  • Max Distance: 33.47 (Single cycle)

Data from: Garmin Connect.

Here are my favourite cycling photos from the month:-

Wetsuit cycling

55,0000 miles of cycling! TICK!

Wetsuit cycling

January 2020 most popular photos

Below are the top three most looked at photos on this website during January 2020.

Number 1 (31 views) : Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond

Number 2 (28 views) : Pup play at Loch Lomond
Pup play at Loch Lomond

Number 3 (27 views) : adidas Varilite Down Hooded Jacket
adidas Varilite Down Hooded Jacket

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 01/02/2020

Silent Witness - 03-02-2020 - YouView appCall the Midwife (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 2nd February 2020)

Sister Frances is at a loss when she cares for diabetic and recovering cancer patient Albert Calthorpe whose fiercely independent wife Grace refuses to accept further help, despite caring for her husband, her elderly mother and her pregnant daughter. Meanwhile, Violet is given two tickets to new hit film The Sound of Music and decides to raffle them off with all proceeds going to the incubator fund, while Timothy, Angela and May want to give their parents a night off, but they’re not sure how. Samantha Spiro guest stars.

Top Gear (BBC 2/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 2nd February 2020)

Comedian Romesh Ranganathan joins the team in the studio. Chris Harris races the £2.5million McLaren Speedtail against the RAF’s latest fighter jet, and Paddy McGuinness tries out a cheap but luxurious off-roader.

Fish Town (BBC 1 Scotland & BBC iPlayer only | Monday 3rd February 2020)

John Clark steps aside as skipper to let his 22-year-old son David take the helm of fishing boat Reliance for the first time, while Michael Watt is on the hunt for squid in the Moray Firth in his trawler Sardonyx. Back on shore, the Robertsons are checking their boat Zenith into the dry dock for some vital maintenance work.

Silent Witness (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 3rd February 2020)

Part one of two. Thomas investigates the case of John Sealy, a soldier who died during a military training exercise involving exposure to CS gas. It appears the victim died from an aneurysm, but when Thomas discovers the trace of a possible nerve agent in his system, the man’s family are desperate for answers. Was a chemical weapon involved, or is there a more innocent explanation? First of a two-part episode of the crime drama, starring Emilia Fox, David Caves, Richard Lintern and Liz Carr.

Silent Witness (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 5th February 2020)

Part two of two. Jack is rushed to hospital after collapsing at the scene of a car crash, which Thomas suspects could be the result of exposure to the same nerve agent that was used on John Sealy. With Jack’s life hanging in the balance, it falls to Nikki, Thomas and Clarissa to find the truth and save their friend.

Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 6th February 2020)

The celebratory launch of a new luxury resort is cut short when a woman is found electrocuted in her hotel bathtub – with the door locked from the inside. It looks like a simple case of suicide, but with Jack Mooney no longer around to confirm Commissioner Selwyn’s suspicions, DI Neville Parker is temporarily flown over from Manchester to close the case. However, he soon realises that island life is not for him, so when evidence of suspicious activity turns up, he is dismayed to realise he will have to extend his stay and investigate the case as murder. Ralf Little joins the cast, with guest appearances by Steve Pemberton and Samantha Bond.

Secret Scotland (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 7th February 2020)

Comedian Susan Calman continues her journey in Ayrshire, where she visits the birthplace of Robert Burns and gets to see a precious artefact normally kept in a fireproof safe. Moving on to the Isle of Arran, she learns the tricks of foraging and puts her sense of smell to the test, before heading to Culzean Castle and learning the story behind Peter Pan in Dumfries. The tour concludes by travelling in a kayak to Pladda Lighthouse.

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

Love the 2XU P:1 Propel wetsuit + pup hood

So love wearing my Love the 2XU P:1 Propel wetsuit with the pup hood, then locked in my Regulation Piped Locking Leather Collar. Which of course be better, if some CUTE LAD was holding that key!!

2XU P:1 Propel wetsuit + pup hoo

2XU P:1 Propel wetsuit + pup hood

2XU P:1 Propel wetsuit + pup hood

Brexit bike ride

Still can’t believe, that we leave the EU at 11pm GMT tonight! Of course, I voted to say in the EU… But at least, I got one more cycle in before we leave! Only did 13.97 miles, but still more than pleased with that! Oh and yes, I was wearing a wetsuit 🙂

Check out the route, I took over at www.strava.com/activities/3059218607

Wetsuit cycle

Wetsuit cycle

Wetsuit cycle

First 30+ mile cycle of 2020!

That’s me just done my first 30+ mile cycle of 2020! So pleased with that, since my goal when, I set off was only 20 miles. Also means, that I’ve now done more miles, than I had by the same point last year. Only by 0.9 of a mile. But still, always nice to start the year on a high.

Check out the route, I took over at www.strava.com/activities/3056940171

O'Neill 5/4 Mutant wetsuit

O'Neill 5/4 Mutant wetsuit

O'Neill 5/4 Mutant wetsuit

ROKA Rise to the Challenge ✅

ROKA Rise to the ChallengeThat’s me completed yet another Strava challenge, my 8th of 2020! This time the “ROKA Rise to the Challenge

Please do check out my profile at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine and better still follow me. Oh and do remember, if it’s not on Strava, it did not happen! FACT!!!!

My overall stats for this challenge:-

  • Distance – 157.2 miles
  • Moving Time – 35 hours, 31 minutes
  • Elevation Gain –  6,808 feet
  • Elapsed Time – 39 hours, 48 minutes

What do you have planned for National Handcuff Day?

So what, if anything do you have planned for National Handcuff Day? Yes I know, it’s not till Thursday 20th February 2020. But just like, Christmas it’s good to be ready for these things!

I will need to look out some handcuffs for the day and do some FUN photos! Just like, some of the ones below!

Lycra + handcuffs!

adidas Team GB 2016 replica kit + handcuffs

Amazing Spiderman 2 Morphsuit + cuffs

Totally helpless in Fetters Padded Fist Mitts & Padded Leather Muzzle

Check out, even more photos of myself in handcuffs at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/bondage/handcuffs/

Red Bull New Year, New Challenge ✅

Red Bull New Year, New Challenge.That’s me completed yet another Strava challenge, should also get another tomorrow! This time the “Red Bull New Year, New Challenge.

Please do check out my profile at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine and better still follow me. Oh and do remember, if it’s not on Strava, it did not happen! FACT!!!!

My overall stats for this challenge:-

  • Distance – 147.2 miles
  • Moving Time – 32 hours, 14 minutes
  • Elevation Gain –  6,362 feet
  • Elapsed Time – 36 hours, 20 minutes