April, 2005

April 30th, 2005

And we’re spent

I can take it easy today.
The last ford is at White Coppice, SD615191, only just over an hour from home. The weather is looking grim so I wear a waterproof from the off. The trusty wool I’ve worn for three days without washing (and it was taken out of the wash-basket before that!) can be […]

April 29th, 2005

Bollocks To Branson 2

Arriving at Preston station in time for the 11:23 North to Lancaster I’m ready but Virgin trains are not. Their reliability and punctuality compared to the smaller rail companies is there for all to see on posters at the entrance to the station. Fortunately the 11:31 First North-Western is on time, so I hop on […]

April 27th, 2005

Bad day at Blackrod

sign of things to come

Having rearranged my schedule I ride to the station and discover after I’ve prebooked tickets with Virgin up to Lancaster on Friday I could have taken a chance on a Northern trains twin carriage jobbie. Less swish and posh, but less hassle to book in advance. Still don’t know why National […]

April 27th, 2005

Bollocks To Branson

As I told yesterday my plan for today was Lunesdale and Morecambe.
Not so any more.
I intended to cut 50 miles off my journey by taking the train from Preston to Lancaster.
According to Virgin, cycle spaces must be reserved. I negotiate the call tree and speak to an advisor. I must book at least two hours […]

April 26th, 2005

Orange Tinted Spectacles

Not sure what the weather is doing this morning. Alternately bright then dreary. I decide that a thin wool top is the order of the day and carrying a waterproof won’t be a bad idea. Orange Oakleys will help make the world look a better place.
My first ford of the day isn’t on the wetroads […]

April 25th, 2005

A week of shaving

For me it’s not a question of whether to shave, but when.
Normally I would shave my legs for the coming year round as part of the Spring Polaris washing ritual. Spend a weekend lost in the wilds of Britain’s backcountry. Get home. Drop muddy kit around the house. Get pleasantly drunk. Clean a weekend’s grime […]

April 14th, 2005

SSMM 2005

Wahey!
Got home from work the other day and Kirsty starts hiding the post. A familar SSMM (Solo) entry envelope had arrived.
I’m in! Relieved that the 24 hour selectors who have the full skinny on my heart condition decided that I was fit to do it. Still on track for completing the first ten.
At the start […]

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