That’s me done 2% of the Walk 1000 Miles challenge. So 20.39 miles down and 979.61 miles remaining!
Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine
I’ve now got 357 followers on Bluesky
I’ve now got 357 followers on Bluesky. Please give me a follow at gsvalentine.bsky.social
Great Twyford Wood walk with Bugsy, Mark G and Ted
That was a great walk around Twyford Wood with Bugsy, Mark G and Ted!
We only did 2.23 miles. Since Bugsy has to stay on the lead, while out walking. I was worried, he would pull me over in ice/snow! Ted was off the lead, running around like normal!
You can check out our route at www.strava.com/activities/16944946867
UK TV programmes to watch this week : 04/01/2026
Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 6th January 2026) ** NEW SERIES **
The classroom drama returns for a fresh term, with new deputy headmaster Darius holding the keys to the kingdom. But chaos is soon unleashed as the newly appointed senior welcomes excluded pupils to the school and is put to the test by a violent arrival, who has a surprising connection to Agnes. Portia strives to build her beauty empire but is left sidelined when the spotlight falls elsewhere, and Donte clashes with Izzy over her attitude. Starring Jon Richardson, Lindsey Coulson and Niamh Blackshaw.
Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 10:40pm to 11:40pm | Tuesday 6th January 2026)
Portia is humiliated when her new romance turns sour, but finds an unexpected ally in a rebellious supply teacher, who schools Ben on the error of his ways when an STI is spread among the students. Cat has second thoughts about her budding relationship with mean girl Izzy when the claws come out, while Stace is rocked by a revelation from social services. Classroom drama, starring Maisey Robinson and Fintan Buckard.
Britain’s Favourite Railway Stations with Si King (More4 | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 8th January 2026) ** NEW SERIES + PICK OF THE WEEK **
The presenter explores the history of railway stations, discovering how heritage, technology, culture and community converge to shape the nation’s identity, accompanied by transport historian Siddy Holloway and architect Damion Burrows. In this first episode, Si visits York Station, revealing its Victorian grandeur, wartime heroes and the living heritage that keeps this landmark thriving today.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119
More gear/wetsuit photos from yesterday!
Here are even more gear/wetsuit photos, that I took yesterday!
More can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2026/
Now done 1% of Walk 1000 Miles – 2026
That’s me done 1% of the Walk 1000 Miles challenge. So 10.60 miles down and 989.40 miles remaining!
Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine
Vlog: The main reason I was here!
Of course, the main reason I was here. Was not for watching trains… But that’s also a good reason to come here…
Vlog: At my local least used railway station!
WOW! What is this! We are only two todays into 2026 and here is my second vlog! So wanted a reason to head out to my local least used railway station!
First gear/wetsuit photos of 2026!
I’ve outdone myself! We are only two days into 2026 and I’ve been out and geared up for you all!! ENJOY!
More can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2026/
First E-Bike cycle of 2026
That’s me just done my first cycle of 2026! Yes, I was using an E-Bike. But it still counts has cycling! Like a normal bike, if you stop peddling the bike, will stop! Just gives you extra help going up hills and getting your average speed up!
Oh and also filmed a vlog during the cycle! Check it out at www.youtube.com/gsvalentine
You can check out the route at www.strava.com/activities/16903435545
