Tag: England

Went to Roche Abbey with Douglas

Been great getting to use my Historic Scotland Membership this week, after not using it in over 2 years…. Of course, all know the reason. So don’t need to say why! So far this week, I’ve been to Conisbrough Castle, Dover Castle and now Roche Abbey using it! Hoping to use it, at last 1 or 2 more times this week.

I had been around Roche Abbey, before but back in June 2018. So it was great to have a look around it again!

Roche Abbey

Roche Abbey

Myself at Roche Abbey

More photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/england/roche-abbey/

Went to Conisbrough Castle

Went to Conisbrough Castle with my older brother Douglas! I’ve been before, back in 2018 with my Mum and Dad. So it was great seeing it again! Also been great getting, use out my Historic Scotland Membership card, at long last!

Conisbrough Castle

Conisbrough Castle

Myself at Conisbrough Castle

More photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/england/conisbrough-castle/

Clapham Junction railway station, tick

I can now tick off my third new railway station of 2021, Clapham Junction.

Clapham Junction railway station

Clapham Junction railway station

Myself at Clapham Junction railway station

More photos from this set can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/railway-stations/clapham-junction/

Dover Priory railway station, tick

At long, long last, can tick off the first new railway station of 2021! Which is Dover Priory railway station!

Dover Priory railway station

Class 395 at Dover Priory railway station

Myself at Dover Priory railway station

More photos from this set can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/railway-stations/dover-priory/

First cycle in 2021 wearing the BMC Racing Team kit

First cycle during 2021, wearing the BMC Racing Team kit! Just wish, they still made cycling kits like this, all current ones are mainly black and so boring! I want ones that stand out!

BMC Racing Team kit

BMC Racing Team kit

BMC Racing Team kit

Need to wear this, more often!

I was speaking to one of very, very, cute friends from the USA the other day. He was like Gordon, why don’t you often wear my favourite cycling gear? So of course, I wanted to keep him happy!! 😉

Pearl Izumi Team Garmin-Chipotle team kit

Pearl Izumi Team Garmin-Chipotle team kit

Pearl Izumi Team Garmin-Chipotle team kit

More can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/cycling/gear/pearl-izumi-team-garmin-chipotle-team-kit/

Happy #NationalBestFriendsDay 2021

Since it’s #NationalBestFriendsDay, I could only choose one “person” and that is, of course is… Cooper!!!!!

We have been too many great places together over the years, including… Isle of Skye, Lake District, walked the whole way from London to Birmingham and much more… He really is, a man’s best friend!

adidas Varilite Down Hooded Jacket

Check out more photos at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/cooper/

May 2021 cycling statistics

Happy days, during May was most miles I’ve cycled so far this year! I did 359.6 miles, but that’s 70.2 miles down on May last year! But still 411 miles up on this point last year!

Remember you can follow my cycling adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine.

Here is the data from May 2021:-

  • Total cycles: 20
  • Total Distance: 359.6 miles
  • Total Time: 29:26:47 (h:m:s)
  • Avg Speed: 12.4 mph
  • Max Time: 04:37:12 (h:m:s)
  • Max Speed: 32.1 mph
  • Avg Distance: 17.98 miles
  • Max Distance: 53.3 (Single cycle)

Data from: Garmin Connect.

Here are my favourite cycling photos from the month:-

Synergy Red Trisuit

Hunter inline skinsuit Team Britain 2018

P.S. Many more cycling photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2021/

Leicester railway station, tick

Well OK, I’ve been to Leicester railway station, a number of times over the years! Just the first time, I’ve got any photos!

Myself at Leicester railway station

Myself at Leicester railway station

Leicester railway station

More photos from this set can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/railway-stations/leicester/

First visit railway station visit of 2021

First time visiting a railway station in 2021. Only to meet a friend off a train (hello Mark T), which happened to be the Class 91 – 91111 For The Fallen. Going on my first train trip of 2021, on Bank Holiday Monday! Which I am so looking forward too.

Class 91 - 91111 For The Fallen at Grantham railway station

Class 91 - 91111 For The Fallen at Grantham railway station

More photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/railway-stations/grantham/