Happy 129th Birthday To the Forth Bridge! A magnificent Structure in Scotland!
February 2019 cycling statistics
February turned out to be a good month cycling wise. I did 257.75 miles, which may not sound that much! But that was 137 miles, more than I did in February of last year! It means, that I make up all the miles, I was down on, in January. So let’s hope, I get keep it up in March!
Remember you can follow my cycling adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine.
Here is the data from February 2019:-
- Total cycles: 13
- Total Distance: 257.75 miles
- Total Time: 21:32:33 (h:m:s)
- Avg Speed: 12 mph
- Max Time: 02:23:16 (h:m:s)
- Max Speed: 30.2 mph
- Avg Distance: 19.83 miles
- Max Distance: 30.75 (Single cycle)
Data from: Garmin Connect.
Here are my favourite cycling photos from the month:-
Sleaford railway station
Again, can’t tick Sleaford railway station off my list, since we drove to/from it!
More photos from this set can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/railway-stations/sleaford/
Rauceby railway station
I had a mini look around Rauceby railway station, with Mark T. Can’t tick, it off my list yet… Since we drove to/from the railway station.
UK TV programmes to watch this week : 02/03/2019
Casualty (BBC 1/HD | 8:40pm to 9:30pm | Saturday 2nd March 2019)
The first of a two-part crossover episode. A cyber-attack rocks Holby hospital and has a devastating impact across several departments. Meanwhile, Iain’s life hangs in the balance.
Call the Midwife (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 3rd March 2019)
Shelagh organises a ballroom dance to raise money for the maternity home, and Sister Hilda is determined to make sure a dying patient gets one last dance.
Top Gear (BBC 2/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 3rd March 2019)
Matt LeBlanc and Chris Harris review the new Bentley Continental GT, while Rory Reid test drives the new Renault Megane hot hatch. With guest Gregory Porter.
Inside Central Station (BBC Scotland/HD & BBC iPlayer only | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 3rd March 2019)
First in a six-part series following the staff in Glasgow Central Station. Thousands of Ed Sheeran fans push the events team to their limit as the station copes with the heat.
Around the World by Train with Tony Robinson (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 4th March 2019)
Travelogue series with Tony Robinson. The Himalayan Mountain Railway is an engineering miracle originally built for transporting tea, while a hot air balloon provides a view of the 2,500 temples of Burma.
Holby City (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 5th March 2019)
The second of a two-part crossover episode. After a computer virus shuts down the hospital’s power, Jac and Connie fight to save friends, and Ric mounts a rescue to help Essie.
Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 5th March 2019)
An angry Duncan confronts Jimmy over his fears for Cassie’s safety, and in an attempt to extract further information, Perez and Sandy pay Morag Dunwoody a visit.
London: 2,000 Years of History (Channel 5/HD | 9:15pm to 10:15pm | Tuesday 5th March 2019)
History series telling the glorious and gory story of the city’s rise to power. Dan Jones explores Crossrail to discover the ruins of Roman Londinium, Suzannah Lipscomb gets to know Boudica, and Rob Bell investigates the first London Bridge, built by the Romans but ransacked by the Vikings.
James May’s Big Trouble in Model Britain (BBC 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 6th March 2019)
Two-part documentary presented by James May, following a year inside the iconic British toymaking company Hornby Hobbies, on the brink of collapse.
Secret Scotland (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 8th March 2019)
Comedian Susan Calman uncovers the untold tales behind some of Scotland’s iconic locations. On the Orkney Islands, Susan discovers the role the Vikings played in Orcadian history. At the Italian Chapel, Susan hears a tale that moves her to tears.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.
Vlog: Weather back to normal + podcasting again
That’s the weather gone back to more normal for the time of year again! Plus I am starting to do podcasts again! Do check them out!
February 2019 most popular photos
Below are the top three most looked at photos on this website during February 2019.
Number 1 (126 views) : Latex Max Secure Shorts
Number 2 (111 views) : Totally helpless in Fetters Padded Fist Mitts & Padded Leather Muzzle
Number 3 (98 views) : First hair cut of 2019
Podcast : Episode 113
Speaking about some of my favourite LGBT+ films of all time.
BTW if you did listen to this podcast, please comment below and let me know!!
Check out all my past podcast’s at www.gordon-valentine.com/podcast/
Podcast : Episode 112
In this podcast, I am speaking about the fact, that I’ve been single for a whole 10 years!
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Check out all my past podcast’s at www.gordon-valentine.com/podcast/
Back up-to-date with my cycling!
Happy days! That’s me just about back up-to-date with my cycling. I’ve made up, all the miles, I missed out in January. Last month, I was down 134.9 miles, on the same month of previous year. So far this month, I’ve done 257.8 miles. So 137 more miles than in the same month last year.
You can check out the route, I took over at www.strava.com/activities/2179324477
