So far during the #walk1000miles 2018 challenge, I’ve done a walk in the following counties and Crown dependences of the UK.
So only done 14 out of 100 so far! Would be great, if I could at least double that up to 30 of them!
That’s me just updated the list of Historic Scotland sites, that I’ve been to. Since I added Carnasserie Castle during my last Scotland trip.
More photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/scotland/carnasserie-castle/
That’s me just updated the list of English Heritage sites, that I’ve been to. Since I went to Roche Abbey today.
I’ve also added the following…
Beyond the Clouds (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 19th June 2018)
Documentary series as Rob Bell explores the global phenomenon that is the skyscraper. Rob starts with a visit to the Burj Khalifa, the current world record holder in Dubai. What challenges must be overcome to anchor such giants to the ground? What effect do the elements have on design and construction? What is behind the race to build faster, higher and greater?
The Yorkshire Dales and the Lakes (more4 | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 19th June 2018)
The show that looks at life in the national parks of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales returns for a new series. In the Lakes, champion sheep breeder Arnold Lancaster prepares his flock for the famous Westmorland County Show. In the Dales, the church bells at St Bartholomew’s remain silent after their belfry has fallen into disrepair. Locals arrange a fund raiser to get the bells ringing again. And dog trainer John Halstad prepares his dog Wren for a Dales trial.
Great Rail Restorations with Peter Snow (Channel 4 | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Wednesday 20th June 2018)
Luxury and glamour are at the heart of this episode, as the series jumps forward 100 years to 1960. The restoration project this time is a rusting and tired Pullman dining car, one of the very last batch to be made in Britain. The dedicated restoration team at Tyseley Engineering Works in Birmingham must transform both the dining car while getting the wreck of a kitchen back to working order. There’s heavy engineering to do, as well as meticulous attention to detail needed. Peter’s third driving lesson sees him grappling with reading signals, while still keeping the fire burning and the steam at the correct pressure. Henry Cole delves into the history of catering on the railways.
Building Britain’s Canals (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 22nd June 2018)
Writer and historian Dan Jones uncovers the unique stories behind three of Britain’s most iconic canals. Experimental for the time, this canal rises 500ft above sea level, scales the steep Pennines and turned Liverpool into the busiest port in the world.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.
Below are the top three most looked at photos on this website so far during June 2018.
Number 1 (186 views) : Cannondale Pro Cycling Team 2014
Number 2 (105 views) : O’Neill Hooded Psychotech FZ 6/4 FSW wetsuit
Number 3 (99 views) : O’Neill Hooded Psychotech FZ 6/4 FSW wetsuit
WOW! That sure was a great 64.79 mile cycle! Making it by far the longest cycle of the year so far!
But one bad thing did happen during the cycle… That was finding a dead dog in the middle of the road! Which, I of course picked up and took over to the side of the road. Then called the police (on 101 – The police non-emergency number), to let them know! Still really, really unset about it! With being a dog loving, it did really get to me!
At least, I did the right thing, sure most people would just have cycled, drove or walked past. Not me!
You can check out the route, I took over at www.strava.com/athletes/11925537
Having great fun, while wearing my 2XU P:1 Propel wetsuit! Do remember to comment on these photos! 🙂
Lycra and wetsuit both in the same vlog? What could be better?
That’s me just completed another two Strava challenges. This time the Science in Sport Century Challenge and TRIBE Time Challenge: BE Strong For 5.
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!!!!
That’s me now done 70% (700.61 miles) of #walk1000miles. So just 299.39 miles remaining!
Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine