On This Day back in 2018. Nick and myself, did a 40.52 mile cycle.
You can check out the route at www.strava.com/activities/1867126715
The full set of these photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/days-out/26-09-2018/
Ted has walked 400 miles so far during 2024
Amazing to think that Ted has walked 400 miles during 2024! Hoping he will make it, to at least 650 miles before the year is out!
Please give him a follow at www.strava.com/athletes/tedthedog
Want your own Infographic, then check out veloviewer.com
UK TV programmes to watch this week : 21/09/2024
Abandoned Railways from Above (Channel 4/HD | 8:25pm to 9:25pm | Saturday 21st September 2024) ** NEW SERIES **
Somerset. Series 1, episode 1. A bird’s-eye view of lost railway lines, revealing the vibrant industries that once dotted their routes and how they transformed the lives of people who lived along them. This episode takes a look at one of Britain’s most beloved lost lines through Somerset and Dorset’s countryside. The route starts in Bath, plunging through tunnels and crossing vast viaducts as it approaches Midsomer Norton.
Nightsleeper (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 22nd September 2024)
After realising that one of the passengers might be armed and operating in league with the hackers, Joe desperately tries to work out who he can trust, while Abby decides to turn the tables on the driver by making a last-minute decision to take the train off the mainline. As Joe closes in on the enemy within and Abby manages to catch the sleeper in her trap, will the police be able to get there in time?
Nightsleeper (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 23rd September 2024)
With the passengers turning on each other in the aftermath of tragedy, Abby desperately attempts to rally the traumatised Joe and persuade him to take back control. But when Hud’s shock attempt to stop the train his way puts everyone onboard in more peril, Joe is suddenly left fighting fires on multiple fronts. Real-time thriller, starring Alexandra Roach and Joe Cole.
Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 24th September 2024)
Tonya and Donte support each other as he realises he doesn’t want to be a caretaker anymore and she has some problems of her own. Schuey places a target on Billy’s back and Kelly Jo takes drastic action to end Nicky and Debs’s feud.
Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 26th September 2024)
North York Moors. Episode 3. Helen Skelton and Dan Walker continue their walking adventure with an exploration of the North York Moors, famous for its expansive heather moorland, historic landmarks, and a surprising array of gastronomic treasures. Their journey begins in the picturesque village of Hawnby, before some horticultural therapy at Helmsley Walled Gardens. Helen enjoys a pony trek across the North York Moors, while Dan uncovers the secrets of the imposing 12th-century Cistercian monastery Rievaulx Abbey.
All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 26th September 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **
Holding the Baby. Series 5, episode 2. Helen realises that James needs to get the hang of life with a baby. Meanwhile, Mrs Hall is caught in the crossfire between Siegfried and her new boss, Mr Bosworth as they fall out over safety tactics. Drama, starring Nicholas Ralph and Samuel West.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.
On This Day : 21/09/2023
On This Day last year! During a 14 mile cycle, I stopped off mid-cycle and took some bondage/helpless type pics!
Ted has walked 385 miles so far during 2024
Amazing to think that Ted has walked 385 miles during 2024! Which is good going, since he only joined us on the 22rd April 2024!
Please give him a follow at www.strava.com/athletes/tedthedog
Want your own Infographic, then check out veloviewer.com
On This Day : 16/09/2012
On This Day back in 2012. I took some HOT photos of myself wearing the Adidas full body suit, while out cycling!
On This Day : 15/09/2014
On This Day back in 2014. I got one of my mates all helpless inside my hot and sexy neoprene sleepsack!
UK TV programmes to watch this week : 14/09/2024
Nightsleeper (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 15th September 2024) ** NEW SERIES **
A train is taken over by cyber terrorists on a night-time journey from Glasgow to London, leaving an off-duty cop on board to team up with the acting technical director at the National Cyber Security Centre in a bid to beat the bad guys. But with no idea of who they are fighting and a few other passengers who may not be as innocent as they look, it seems they are in for a long night. Real-time thriller, starring Joe Cole, Alexandra Roach, David Threlfall and Sharon Small.
Nightsleeper (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 16th September 2024)
The cyber attack on the rail network prevents Abby from seeing the obstacles in the sleeper’s path, leaving her in a race against time to avert disaster. But with the Minister of Transport proving a less-than-ideal ally, and the so-called Driver always seeming to be one step ahead, it becomes clear that she’s going to have to think outside the box to bring the train to a halt.
Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 17th September 2024)
New headteacher Steve Savage updates the school rules before discovering one pupil may be facing more issues than meets the eye. A new student has the misfortune of becoming Schuey’s next target and Nicky and Debs clash over some unexpected cash after a devastating loss.
Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 18th September 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **
The pressure is on with just 39 minutes between all of the teams as they face the final leg of their journey, a 2,750km race across the Andes into Chile. Race leaders Kola and Mary Ellen walk a financial tightrope with just 10 percent of their budget left while Jeff and Freddy decide to make the most of the last stretch with an Argentinian steak dinner. Scott and Sam resort to selling hot dogs to boost their budget and Kelly and Jeremy take a different route to the rest of the teams but a broken-down bus pushes them hours behind.
Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 19th September 2024)
Yorkshire Coast. Series 1, episode 2. Dan Walker and Helen Skelton head to Yorkshire’s coastline to enjoy jaw-dropping scenery along the county’s 90 miles of of North Sea which skirts it. They’ll be visiting iconic locations, and will also be venturing off the beaten track to uncover hidden gems that are regularly missed by many seasoned sightseers. Their journey starts in Robin Hood’s Bay, a small village nestled between Whitby and Scarborough.
All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 19th September 2024) ** NEW SERIES + PICK OF THE WEEK **
To All Our Boys. Series 5, episode 1. Return of the drama, starring Nicholas Ralph. It is Spring 1941 and with the Second World War under way, Siegfried is taking up the slack at the surgery, while Mrs Hall and Helen are considering their contribution within the community, and Carmody is eager to step up.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.
On This Day : 13/09/2012
On This Day back in 2012. I jumped into my shower wearing my UCI World Cup Team skinsuit! Just wish, they made more white Lycra skinsuit! Very hard, to get hold of them now!
On This Day : 12/09/2013
On This Day back in 2013. I got another mate in my neoprene sleepsack. You will have to take my word for it. He’s was fit! He did did not want want anyone seeing his face. So asked me to hood him. So I of course, had to lock it on!
More can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/days-out/12-09-2013/