The BBC has announced that the HD simulcast of BBC Two will launch just before Easter, on 26th March 2013.

BBC Two HD will replace the existing BBC HD Channel and will be available subscription-free on all digital television platforms offering HD channels.

The BBC Two HD channel will be a simulcast network version of the BBC Two schedule. Meaning that if you live in Scotland for example and want to watch Newsnight Scotland, you will have to tune back to BBC Two Scotland in SD.

I must say, I am not best pleased they are closed down BBC HD. Now where are they going to show content from BBC Three and BBC Four in HD?

More information about this can be found at www.a516digital.com/2013/02/bbc-two-hd-launches-26th-march.html.

Murder On The Victorian Railway : 21-Feb-2013

18 February 2013

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Here is yet another BBC program to watch this week. It’s called “Murder On The Victorian Railway” and airs on BBC2/BBC HD this Thursday (21st February 2013) at 9:00pm GMT.

More information about it can be found on the BBC Media Centre website at www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2013/08/murder-on-the-victorian-railway.html.

The Railway: Keeping Britain on Track : 19-Feb-2013

18 February 2013

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The next episode of The Railway: Keeping Britain on Track is on BBC 2/BBC HD at 9:00pm GMT on Tuesday 18th February 2013. This week’s episode is called “Summer Madness”. Can’t wait for it.

Last week’s episode was a real eye opener. If you missed it. It’s still on the BBC iPlayer at www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01qqzb6/The_Railway_Keeping_Britain_on_Track_Kings_Cross/

17-Feb-2013 : First Grantham cycle of 2013

17 February 2013

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Another day, yet another good cycle. I have no idea how I did this. I did 33.76 miles yesterday. Did a different route today and did the same distance (33.76 miles). I don’t think I could do that again, even if I wanted to. During this cycle, it’s also the first time, I have cycled to Grantham this year. The first times of many, I am sure!

I will now leave you with the route map, elevation graph and route statistics.

Route map:-

17-02-2013 bike ride

Elevation graph:–

17-02-2013 bike ride elevation graph

Route statistics:-

Distance: 33.76 miles.
Time: 2:33:34 (h:m:s).
Avg Speed: 13.2 mph.
Max Speed: 30.4 mph.
Elevation Gain: 363 meters.
Min Elevation: 43 meters.
Max Elevation: 129 meters.

Data from: Garmin Connect.

16-Feb-2013 : Best average speed of the year so far

16 February 2013

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This cycle ended up being a lot longer than planned. When I set off my goal was so do around 25 miles, but I ended up doing 33.76. Making it the longest cycle of February 2013 so far. It also ended up being the cycle with the best average speed so far, set at 13.3 mph.

I only took two photos during the cycle. All at the same location, which was next to the A1 between Little Ponton and Great Ponton. So here is my favourite out of the two of them.

I will now leave you with the route map, elevation graph and route statistics.

Route map:-

16-02-2013 bike ride

Elevation graph:–

16-02-2013 bike ride elevation graph

Route statistics:-

Distance: 33.76 miles.
Time: 2:32:23 (h:m:s).
Avg Speed: 13.3 mph.
Max Speed: 31.7 mph.
Elevation Gain: 326 meters.
Min Elevation: 43 meters.
Max Elevation: 136 meters.

Data from: Garmin Connect.

Middle of February 2013 most popular photos

15 February 2013

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Below are the top three most looked at photos on this website so far during February 2013.

Number 1 (150 views) : Wetsuited on bed

Number 2 (77 views) : Wetsuited on bed

Number 3 (68 views) : Wetsuit snow fun!

14-Feb-2013 : Gone from 1C to 9C over night!

14 February 2013

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It felt nice and warm while out cycling today. Just to think yesterday it was cold and we had had snow. Then today the temp has jumped up to around 9C. But the wind was still a bit on the cold side. Since the route I did today, was a bit on the boring side. I will just post these two photos from the cycle!

Hope you all like them! Get posting comments PLEASE! And make my Valentine’s Day!! 🙂