Yep, went out another cycle to get some gear pics! The lighting was way better this time! Hope you enjoy these…
UK TV programmes to watch this week : 23/09/2023
Badgers: Their Secret Worlds (Channel 5/HD | 7:00pm to 7:55pm | Wednesday 27th September 2023) ** NEW SERIES **
Part one of two. Steve Backshall reveals the secret lives of badgers in the UK, with hidden cameras following their every move both inside and outside of their badger setts. In the Gloucestershire countryside, Steve has a wonderful wild badger encounter, and later, a young cub recovers from a terrible injury at a rescue centre.
Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 27th September 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **
Mel Blatt and her mother Helene get a head start as the celebrities head to the second checkpoint in Bonifacio on the island of Corsica. Weatherman Alex Beresford, who is competing with his father Noel, is determined to finish ahead of racing pundit Billy Monger and his sister Bonny who narrowly beat them to the first checkpoint while drummer Harry Judd and his mum Emma just want to get out of last place.
Badgers: Their Secret Worlds (Channel 5/HD | 7:00pm to 7:55pm | Thursday 28th September 2023)
Part two of two. Cameras continue to follow the Bluebell badgers, watching the cubs head out on an adventure for the first time. Deep in the specially rigged sett, the life of Peggy and her cubs continues to captivate – the youngsters are growing up fast and are becoming a handful.
Saving Lives at Sea (BBC 2/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 28th September 2023) ** NEW SERIES **
Training to Save Lives. Series 8, episode 1. In Calshot, the crew’s medical training is tested to the limit as they respond to a young man who has lost consciousness in a jetski accident. Jon, the full-time coxswain at Dover, needs all of his experience to rescue two anglers who are in danger of being washed off a pier.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.
Well that was a “fun” 14 mile cycle!!
Well that was a “fun” 14 mile cycle! It’s been sometime, since I stopped off mid-cycle and took some bondage/helpless type pics!
Sorry the lighting is not the best…. If I get some good feedback about these, I will take more very soon indeed!
UK TV programmes to watch this week : 16/09/2023
Living Next Door to Putin (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 19th September 2023)
Katya Adler continues her journey along the Russian border, going from Estonia into snowy Scandinavia. In Finland, a country scarred by past war, she discovers a state of hyper-preparedness as she delves deep into the bunkers beneath Helsinki. In Norway she discovers a more relaxed attitude but one where personal relationships are breaking down in all sorts of ways.
Norfolk and Suffolk (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 8:58pm | Wednesday 20th September 2023)
On the Norfolk coast, cameras following surfing instructor Duncan Borretton on Cromer Beach leads a group of beginners into the wild North Sea. Elsewhere on West Runton Beach, paleontologist Dr David Waterhouse unearths fossils dating back millions of years, and painter Ed Cooper hopes to capture the special Suffolk light that so captivated Gainsborough and Constable long ago.
Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 20th September 2023) ** NEW SERIES + PICK OF THE WEEK **
Four famous faces are each partnered by a family member on a 10,000km race from Africa to the Arctic, ditching their luxury and learning to travel on a limited budget. Taking part are McFly drummer Harry Judd and his mother Emma, racing driver and pundit Billy Monger and his sister Bonny, All Saints singer Melanie Blatt and her mum Helene and broadcaster Alex Beresford with his father Noel.
Monster: The Mystery of Loch Ness (Channel 5/HD | 10:00pm to 00:00am | Friday 22nd September 2023)
The definitive story of Loch Ness and the monster that purportedly lurks there. The programme makes detailed forensic examination of evidence of its existence, both photographic, film, anecdotal and cultural, as well as first-hand stories from those who claim to have seen the monster.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.
Middle of September 2023 most popular photos
Below are the top five most looked at photos on this website so far during September 2023.
Number 1 (87 views) : Myself at Clifford’s Tower
Number 2 (85 views) : Hunter inline skinsuit Team Britain 2018
Number 3 (28 views) : Hunter inline skinsuit Team Britain 2018
Number 4 (25 views) : Hunter inline skinsuit Team Britain 2018
Number 5 (22 views) : Hunter inline skinsuit Team Britain 2018
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Only the second cycle in white Lycra during 2023
WOW! This is only one second cycle of the whole of 2023, wearing white Lycra! Yes, the other cycle was yesterday!
You can check out the route at www.strava.com/activities/9820840446
UK TV programmes to watch this week : 09/09/2023
Living Next Door to Putin (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 12th September 2023) ** NEW SERIES **
Katya Adler travels along the Russian border to investigate the consequences of Putin’s war on the west and how life is changing for the people living there. She begins in Poland before heading to Lithuania and Latvia where she finds border tension over desperate migrants and an unusual holiday spot on the Baltic coast.
Norfolk and Suffolk (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 8:58pm | Wednesday 13th September 2023)
On the Norfolk coast, chef Scott Dougal picks up fresh crab for his lunch time service, while shepherds Poppy and Joe check on lambs born overnight on their farm in Suffolk. Elsewhere, cameras follow the crowds at Gorleston Golf Club in Norfolk as they attend the first big meeting of the season, the Lady’s Open.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.
Third 40K cycle of 2023 + Longest of the year…
So happy! Just back in from my third 40K cycle of 2023! Also at 26.63 miles, it’s my longest cycle of 2023 so far!
You can check out the route at www.strava.com/activities/9808733984
WOW! That was a hot one!
WOW! That was one very, very hot cycle! Well pleased with myself, I did 17.23 miles. Making it the second longest cycle of the month! Plus only 5 days into September and already done more miles, than during the whole of August!!
You can check out the route at www.strava.com/activities/9789554907
VeloViewer Infographic : 5 September 2023 @veloviewer
WOW! So far during 2023, I’ve done 1,647 miles of exercise. Which is made up of 508 miles of cycling and 1,140 miles of walking.
Where it says running… That’s my walking data!
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