I can now add The Workhouse, Southwell to list of National Trust locations, that I’ve visited!
Now done 54% of Walk 1000 Miles – 2026
That’s me done 54% of the Walk 1000 Miles challenge. So 544.93 miles down and 455.07 miles remaining!
Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine
Middle of July 2026 most popular photos
Below are the top five most looked at photos on this website so far during July 2026.
Number 1 (103 views) : Synergy Red Cycling Skinsuit
Number 2 (83 views) : Synergy Red Cycling Skinsuit
Number 3 (62 views) : Synergy Red Cycling Skinsuit
Number 4 (55 views) : First hair cut of 2026!
Number 5 (50 views) : Synergy Navy Cycling Skinsuit
Love these photos? Many more at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2026/
UK TV programmes to watch this week : 11/07/2026
Ann Droid (BBC 1/HD | 9:30pm to 10:00pm | Friday 17th July 2026) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **
Comedy, starring Diane Morgan and Sue Johnston. Sue’s husband Dave has died, and her son is moving out to fix his marriage, so he decides to buy his mum a surprise – a robot care provider with a difference to help her live independently.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119
On This Day : 08/07/2009
On This Day back in 2009. I went a 18.72 mile cycle, while wearing my USPS Team Kit.
You can check out the route at www.strava.com/activities/19239966947
Life update – 06/07/2026
Just had my first hair cut of 2026! Also speaking about going to Pride in London. First one I’ve been to since 2019!
Second E-Bike cycle of July 2026
Happy days! Just done my second E-Bike cycle of July 2026. This time around, I did 17.56 miles.
You can check out the route at www.strava.com/activities/19164433939
First hair cut of 2026!
GO ME! Just had my first hair cut of 2026! I last had it done on 18th December 2025.
First E-Bike cycle of July 2026
GO ME! Just done my first B-Bike cycle of July 2026! I did 18.60 miles, which gets the month off to a good start!
You can check out the route at www.strava.com/activities/19151120737
June 2026 most popular photos
Below are the top five most looked at photos on this website during June 2026.
Number 1 (89 views) : adidas Team GB 2016 Cycling Jersey
Number 2 (63 views) : Merida eBIG TOUR 475 EQ
Number 3 (58 views) : Synergy Swimrun wetsuit
Number 4 (56 views) : Garmin Index Smart Scale
Number 5 (53 views) : Synergy Swimrun wetsuit
Love these photos? Many more at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2026/