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Updated 12 October 2021<\/h2>\n

The Big Bike Revival,<\/strong><\/span> I have been award a grant to deliver five more Dr Bike during November and December. Visit my dedicated Cycling UK page to find out more information.<\/p>\n

Updated 8 January<\/h2>\n

The Big Bike Revival,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve made changes to two of my Dr Bike sessions. Please click here<\/a> to find out more details.<\/p>\n

Updated 7 December<\/h2>\n

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The Big Bike Revival<\/strong><\/span>, phase 2 starts tomorrow at Swalwell FC, I have new posters for each of the three weekday venues, click here<\/a> to see more.<\/p>\n

Updated 2 December<\/h2>\n

The Big Bike Revival,<\/strong><\/span> I will be starting my second 10 week program on Tuesday 8 December.  There are changes to the days I’ll be at each venue, please visit the Cycling UK page for more details, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In addition to the above I am also delivering Dr Bike sessions on Saturdays, at Pipebridge, Rowlands Gill, details of which can be found by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Updated 27 October<\/h2>\n

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The Big Bike Revival,<\/strong><\/span> I have been awarded a second Dr Bike grant, this will allow me to continue delivering the maintenance sessions through Christmas and on till the end of January. I will be changing the days I deliver the program and will provide more information as to where you can find me in the near future.<\/p>\n

Updated 31 August<\/h2>\n

The Big Bike Revival,<\/strong><\/span> I’ve added more details to the dedicated page, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

29 August 2020<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Yorkshire Wolds Tour,<\/strong><\/span> I have written a short itinerary for this tour, click here<\/a> to view the page.<\/p>\n

General,<\/span><\/strong> With some helpful guidance I’ve been able to resolve the problems that were preventing me from maintaining this website and can now start refreshing the various pages.<\/p>\n

I’ll add the various comments from the ‘temporary latest news’ page I created as a stop gap, see further below.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, during lock-down I have managed to keep Cycle-Treks ticking over (just) and have recently been awarded a small grant, by Cycling UK, to help deliver part of their ‘Big Bike Revival’ in conjunction with the Department for Transport. I will be providing support in the way of free health checks on bikes to keep people cycling. I have agreed to be mobile and have identified four separate locations where I will be available during the duration of the ten week program. Details can be found on the dedicated UK Cycling page, this can be found in the main menu above, or by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Temporary Latest News posts (italics),<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Updated 1 March, <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Tours, <\/strong>participants added to the Wooler Tour, visit the page, Milan restaurant booked for Thursday night, menu available on restaurant website (link provided).<\/em><\/p>\n

Weekend Rides,<\/strong> I\u2019ve published details for three rides in March, these are programmed for Saturday 7, 14 and 28. The ride on 7 March is the cancelled route from February 22.<\/em><\/p>\n

Updated 19 February, <\/strong>details for the ride this weekend added, a trip to Ryhope and the Victorian pumping station museum.<\/em><\/p>\n

Updated 9 February,<\/strong> I\u2019ve added a \u2018provisional\u2019 itinerary for each of this years tours, visit the main tours page \u2018Tours 2020\u2019 to find the links.<\/em><\/p>\n

Updated 27 January, <\/strong>details published for the weekend ride, 8 February, a trip to Rainton Meadows, Finchale Abbey and Hetton Lyons Country Park. Please visit the Weekend Rides page to find out more.<\/em><\/p>\n

Updated 8 January,<\/strong> to print a copy of the Moroccan Tagine and Couscous recipe, visit the Weekend Ride page.<\/em><\/p>\n

Updated 4 January, <\/strong>Weekend ride dates added for January & February.<\/em><\/p>\n

Updated 23 December, <\/strong>Christmas Ride, Monday 30 December. I\u2019ve added a map detailing the location of Tyne United Rowing Club (TURC), click here<\/a> to view the page.<\/em><\/p>\n

Updated 17 December, <\/strong>dates added for all tours today. I\u2019ll be adding more information during the Christmas break, tour itinerary details etc.<\/em><\/p>\n

Note,<\/strong> the exact date for the Sandstone Way is still to be confirmed.<\/em><\/p>\n

Weekend Ride,<\/strong> details for our Christmas route now published.<\/em><\/p>\n

Updated 5 December,<\/strong> the last week day ride of 2019 will take place on Wednesday 18 December, starting again on Monday 6 January. Note, the annual Christmas Holiday ride will take place on Monday 30 December.<\/em><\/p>\n

Updated 4 December, <\/strong>details for the next weekend ride are now published, click here <\/a>to visit the page.<\/em><\/p>\n

General Note,<\/strong> recently I\u2019ve had problems with updating and publishing items on the Latest News page. I\u2019m opening this page to rectify this issue whilst retaining the old version as an archive (unfortunately I cannot edit the archive at all).<\/em><\/p>\n

Updated 27 November<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Tours for 2020, I’ve added headings for both short and longer tours in 2020 to the website. I will add more details as I firm things up during January and will share these with you at our annual get together late January. Click the links below to visit the pages,<\/p>\n

For shorter tours click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For the longer tours click here.<\/p>\n

Updated 3 November<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Weekend Rides,<\/strong><\/span> dates now added for rides in November and December, includes the annual Christmas ride on Monday 30 December.<\/p>\n

Updated 21 October<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Weekend Ride,<\/strong><\/span> details for the next ride on Saturday 26 October are now available, click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 13 October<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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2019 Tours,<\/strong><\/span> all done and dusted for this year. I’ll be taking a break from tour planning for now, will start thinking about where and when for 2020 in mid November. In the meantime, I’ll be starting the weekend ride program later this month.<\/p>\n

Northern Lakes Stats…<\/strong><\/span> click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Way of the Roses,<\/strong><\/span> stats and photographs… click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Updated 6 September<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Way of the Roses Tour,<\/strong><\/span> more details added to the website, click here<\/a> to see visit the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 5 September<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Way of the Roses Tour & Weekend Rides,<\/strong><\/span> I have updated the website to provide details for all the training rides for this tour. If you are not taking part on the tour you can join any of the rides, just let me know in advance which date(s) you are coming. Click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 27 August<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Weekend Rides,<\/strong><\/span> details for the next ride are now published, click here<\/a> to visit the page. The current program of Saturday rides will be replaced with four Way of the Roses training rides during September. Dates for these rides can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Way of the Roses,<\/strong><\/span> I have details for the first training ride, taking place on 7 September and visiting the hills in and around Lanchester. Click here<\/a> to see more.<\/p>\n

Updated 15 August<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Weekend Rides,<\/strong><\/span> I’ve published details for the next ride (Saturday 17 August), please bring along a packed lunch. Click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

Way of the Roses Tour,<\/strong><\/span> web page updated for this tour, click here.<\/p>\n

Updated 20 July<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve altered the ride planned for 3 August to be Seaton Sluice (was Lanchester) and rearranged the Lanchester ride to take place on Saturday 17 August. Click here<\/a> for the detail.<\/p>\n

Updated 17 July<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Isle of Man Tour,<\/span><\/strong> after some minor technical problems the train travel details are now published, click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 15 July<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Northern Lakes Tour,<\/span><\/strong> more detail added to the tour page, including the addition of Kate and Henry to the trip. Click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

WotR Tour,<\/span><\/strong> accommodation and meals information now added to the website page, click here<\/a> to view it.<\/p>\n

Updated 5 July<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Isle of Man Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve recently added a few more details to the pages associated with this tour. Click here<\/a> to visit the Liverpool page and here<\/a> for the Isle of Man. Pannier bags and bikes next, I’ve added dates and times to the tour page, click here<\/a> to view these.<\/p>\n

Weekend Ride,<\/strong><\/span> the next ride takes place on Saturday 13 July. Meeting at The Cycle Hub, Newcastle Quayside. For fuller details please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Updated 28 June<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Weekend Ride, <\/strong><\/span>due to a fault with my van I’ve been forced to change the start venue for this ride, <\/span><\/span>click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/span><\/p>\n

Updated 19 June<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Weekend Ride,<\/strong><\/span> I’ve published details for Saturday 29 June and provided more than a hint of where I’m headed the following week. Click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 15 June<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Way of the Roses Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve updated the dedicated page to reflect the new dates for the tour and also for the four training rides. Click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

Isle of Man Tour,<\/strong><\/span> details for the train and ferry journeys can be found by visiting the tour page… click here<\/a> for the direct link.<\/p>\n

Updated 13 June<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Consett Cycle Festival 2019,<\/span><\/strong> this event takes place on Sunday 23 June as part of the ‘Televised British Cycling Tour of Derwent Reservoir’. There’s a lot happening, not all of which is focused on cycling, including bands, kids stuff, community groups. Whilst I’m not participating in the cycle race I do have a presence in the ‘Community Marquee’ in an effort to recruit a few more local cyclists. The town centre will be closed, the start and finish of the race is located on Consett Front Street, the ‘Community Marquee’ and band stage are located in the car park behind ‘Middle Street’. I’ll be there for the full 9 hours, so why not pop along and say hello?<\/p>\n

Updated 2 June<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> details for the next ride (Saturday 8 June) are now available, it includes a new lunch destination. Click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 11 May<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Loch Ness Tour,<\/span><\/strong> photographs added today, more to follow. Click here<\/a> to see them.<\/p>\n

Updated 3 May<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Loch Ness Tour,<\/strong><\/span> I’ve written an itinerary specifically for Geoff to work with, it includes more detail which may be of interest to the wider group. Click on this link to see a copy… Loch Ness Tour Geoff Notes.<\/a><\/p>\n

Updated 18 April<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Loch Ness Tour,<\/strong><\/span> details of yesterdays meeting added to the tour page, click here<\/a> to view them.<\/p>\n

Updated 15 April<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Wooler Tour,<\/span><\/strong> a selection of photographs added today, with more to follow soon, click here<\/a> to view them.<\/p>\n

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Updated 28 March<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Loch Ness Tour,<\/strong><\/span> details for the two meals in Inverness have been added to the dedicated webpage, click here<\/a> to view it.<\/p>\n

Updated 24 March<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Loch Ness Tour,<\/span><\/strong> rail tickets now booked, resulting in a change to the outward journey on Monday 6 May, I have created a MSWord document that details the various train times and seat reservations. Click here to visit the webpage or here<\/a> to see the MSWord document…. ( Train Times at 24032019<\/a> ).<\/p>\n

Updated 15 March<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Loch Ness Tour,<\/strong><\/span> I’ve added train times and also details for our evening meal in Fort Augustus. Visit the webpage to view the details, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Updated 11 March<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Wooler Tour,<\/strong><\/span> client feedback indicates some people are having issues accessing the restaurant menu, I’ve added a direct link to the Milan Restaurant website, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Updated 7 March<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

General,<\/span><\/strong> there have been issues with accessing the website this morning. These have been partially resolved via a ‘fix’ to the home page, with the result that the home page is not behaving quite as intended. This will be resolved sometime in the near future, fingers crossed. However, the site is working well enough to allow access to most information.<\/p>\n

Updated 2 March<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Wooler Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve added a menu for The Milan Italian Restaurant to the tour webpage, we will be eating there on Thursday evening, click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 27 February<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Tours, <\/span><\/strong>I’ve added dates for The Way of the Roses Tour and a very sketchy itineray, I promise to add more details soon. Click here<\/a> to view the webpage. The Way of the Roses training schedule and dates (August) will be published during March.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The dates for the annual trip to The Lakes are now published, click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

General,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve put together a MSWord document detailing this year ‘No-Ride’ dates. Screenshot below, or you can click here to print a hard copy… No Rides Dates 27 February 2019<\/a> .<\/p>\n

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Updated 17 February<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> route published for yesterdays ride along with details of the next outing, Saturday 2 March. Click here<\/a> for the webpage.<\/p>\n

Updated 2 February<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

General,<\/span><\/strong> having taken a long break from working on the website to concentrate on Tours for 2019, I can now restart publishing again.<\/p>\n

Tours for 2019,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve started to update the tour pages. There has been a major change to the tour itinerary, with the Pennine Cycle Way (South) being replaced with a trip to the Isle of Man and Liverpool. The details I’ve published are incomplete at this time, I will add more as soon as I can. The Way of the Roses and Northern Lakes tours are still very much ‘work in progress’, but I’m aiming for mid September for the WOTR and early October for NL. Click here<\/a> to visit the webpage.<\/p>\n

Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> the weather has impacted here, if there is any improvement I hope to resume these on Saturday 9 February with a trip to see Denise at RaggyHeirlooms.<\/p>\n

Updated 22 December<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

General,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve started reworking the website to reflect the various tours being offered in 2019, as yet there are no details to share, these will be added as and when I have information to share.<\/p>\n

Thursday 3 January,<\/span><\/strong> I have access to Tyne United Rowing Club for lunch (homemade soup and freshly baked bread). Currently I have eleven people coming on the day, I anticipate a few more will be joining. Detail for this ride can be found at the Weekend Rides ‘Next Ride’ page.<\/p>\n

Updated 3 December<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Weekend Ride,<\/span><\/strong> despite the dreadful weather we had a rewarding ride, a warm welcome and good lunch at Garesfield Golf Club helped sustain us for the return leg back to Newburn. There are a few photographs, click here<\/a> to see them.<\/p>\n

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Updated 30 November<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve complete a route recce for the Saturday 8 December ride, with Alan leading the way. Have also booked us in for lunch at The Cheese Company, click here<\/a> to see a few photographs (mainly of the Speciality Cheese counters).<\/p>\n

Updated 29 November<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

General Information,<\/span><\/strong> the final weekday ride before Christmas will take place on Wednesday 19 December (Winlaton), rides will start again on Monday 7 January (Temple Park).<\/p>\n

Multi-Day Tours for 2019,<\/span><\/strong> I’m starting the planning process with a view to organising a ‘get together’ in late January. Current thoughts are for three new routes, these being a trip to the Isle of Man<\/strong>, The Pennine Cycle Way (South)<\/strong> and The Way of the Roses<\/strong>. In addition there will be the usual two shorter trips to Northumberland<\/strong> and the Lake District<\/strong> in the spring and autumn.<\/p>\n

Website,<\/span><\/strong> I’ll be starting to dismantle the areas concerned with multi-day tours for 2018, and rebuilding for 2019 as and when I have more information to share. This will be a slow process, initially.<\/p>\n

Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve amended the item immediately below to correct the ‘missing link’ error.<\/p>\n

Updated 19 November<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve added details for the next three routes, Saturday 1 & 8 December and Thursday 3 January, click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

Here are a couple of additional items connected with last Saturdays Sculpture Trail…<\/p>\n

a) a MSWord document containing various links to the Chris Brammall website… Chris Brammall Links<\/a><\/p>\n

b) a PDF document with details of Charmian’s commentary… Background information on Chris Brammall<\/a><\/p>\n

Updated 18 November<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> following yesterdays sculpture trail ride, I’ve added a selection of photographs and will provide a summary of the information Charmian shared with us just as soon as it becomes available. Click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 2 November<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Weekday Rides,<\/span> <\/strong>I’ve added photographs taken during our trip to Barnes Park to recce out the Old Coachhouse Cafe. Click here<\/a> to view them.<\/p>\n

Updated 21 October<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve added photographs and the route from yesterdays ride and details for the one in South Tyneside and Sunderland… click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 8 October<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Weekend Ride Update,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve added details for the next ride, starting in Ebchester and heading to the White Monk in Blanchland for lunch.<\/p>\n

Updated 3 October<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Weekend Ride,<\/span><\/strong> note the date has changed for this weeks ride, we are now meeting on Friday 5 October, the start venue, time and route remain unchanged. Click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

Northern Lakes Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve added further photographs to the dedicated web page, click here to view them. The photograph below has been stored at its original high definition quality, click on it to identify the mysterious cyclists.<\/p>\n

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Updated 29 September<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Northern Lakes Tour,<\/span><\/strong> thank you for sharing your photographs, there are still more to come. I have published what I have, click here<\/a> to view them and also the stats for each of the routes.<\/p>\n

Updated 23 September<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve published dates and details for five weekends. Including a new route taking in a number of Chris Brammalls sculptures. Click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 19 September<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Rothesay Ribolita Soup Starter & Herby Rice with Halloumi Cheese Main Course,<\/span> <\/strong>click here for the recipes… Herby Rice & Ribollita Recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Updated 18 September<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Isle of Bute,<\/span><\/strong> lots more photographs added today… click here<\/a> to see the latest additions.<\/p>\n

Updated 15 September<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Isle of Bute Photographs,<\/span><\/strong> this morning I’ve added a small selection taken with my iPhone. As more become available I’ll post them as they arrive. In the meantime, click here<\/a> to view the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 13 September<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Bute Island Tour,<\/span><\/strong> the dedicated webpage is now being updated with details and photographs. Click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 2 September<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Bute Island Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I have updated the dedicated web page for this tour to included two suggestions for trips on Wednesday and Thursday. Click here<\/a> to go to the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 31 August<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Isle of Bute Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve added more details today. These include bag and bike collection instructions… click here<\/a>. Also, we’re using two restaurants in Rothesay, both have asked me to supply meal choices in advance of our arrival, well in advance. I’ll need your choices as soon as possible, preferably by Wednesday 5 September. Please take a look at each menu and text your choices to me, click here<\/a> to find the menus.<\/p>\n

Updated 28 August<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Weekday Rides,<\/span><\/strong> a visit to the new River Wear crossing, the Northern Spire Bridge and photographs from the Groyne at Southshields earlier this month. Click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Updated 17 August<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Isle of Bute Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve at last updated the webpage to include Ilene, here are a further two things to share…<\/p>\n

a) I will be taking the train to Glasgow (and the Friday return), as such I’ll be there to guide the group through the streets to the bike rendezvous point (just a 25 minute walk away).<\/p>\n

b) I am going to modify the interior of the van in an effort to give some extra storage space. If successful, this will mean that your bags and cases will be collected and stored before our departure on Monday 10 September. I will be in touch with you to arrange collection times and venues soon.<\/p>\n

Updated 4 August<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Isle of Bute Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve added a little more detail to the itinerary for this tour, mostly dealing with routes, distances and times (updates are in green text). Click here<\/a> to go to the tour page.<\/p>\n

Northern Lakes Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I have now booked and paid for the accommodation, and on this occasion I have managed to secure ‘en-suite’ rooms for everyone. Our evening meal, 2 courses, will follow the tried and trusted ‘slo-cooker’ format, with a vegetarian option available.<\/p>\n

Updated 26 July<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Walney to Wear Tour,<\/span><\/strong> more photographs added this morning, click here<\/a> to view them.<\/p>\n

Updated 22 July<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Some say, mostly Henry, it’s definitely Griff Rhys Jones, probably taken during his shepherd days on the moors above Kirkby Stephen.<\/p>\n

W2W Tour,<\/span><\/strong> day 4 details added today, click here<\/a> to see them.<\/p>\n

Updated 21 July<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Walney to Wear Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve started adding bits and bobs relating to this tour, click here<\/a> to view the latest additions.<\/p>\n

Updated 14 July<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Walney to Wear Tour,<\/span><\/strong> we will be eating at the Black Bull Hotel in Kirkby Stephen on Saturday evening. It is a busy night and as such we’ve been asked to pre-order our food, I have a copy of the pubs menu for you to look through, please click here to see it… Black Bull Menu<\/a>. Can you text me your choices as soon as it’s convenient, thank you.<\/p>\n

Walney to Wear Tour,<\/span><\/strong> attention all those on this tour who are travelling from the North East, we will be meeting at the MacDonalds Restaurant, Metro Retail Park with a view to leaving at 06:30 hours. The journey to Barrow takes approximately 3 1\/2 hours, there will be a comfort break at Tebay (South), with time to have a coffee\/ tea too.<\/p>\n

Updated 8 July<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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PCW(N) Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve posted a large selection of photographs today, if you have any more to share, please send them to me. In the meantime, click here<\/a> to view the tour page.<\/p>\n

Updated 27 June<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

PCW(N) Tour,<\/span><\/strong> regarding Bellingham meal choices… I now have replies from almost all of you. Please check my updated document for accuracy and secondly to remind you of what you’ve ordered… (Cheviot Choices PCWN Rev1<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Updated 26 June<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

PCW(N) Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve added details for the evening meals in Alston, Bellingham and Wooler. Please follow the instructions for Bellingham (The Cheviot Hotel) and let me have your choices as quickly as possible. Click here<\/a> to go straight to the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 24 June<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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PCW(N) Tour,<\/span><\/strong> final training ride completed, click here<\/a> for todays stats and photographs.<\/p>\n

PCW(N) Tour,<\/span><\/strong> food choices, the results of the tour cake vote are now available, and the winners are…<\/p>\n

a) Carrot Cake (11 votes)<\/p>\n

b) Date & Banana Cake (11 votes)<\/p>\n

c) Lemon Drizzle Cake (9 votes)<\/p>\n

and in last place, Spit & Polish ( 1 vote)<\/p>\n

Updated 23 June<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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PCW(N) Tour,<\/span><\/strong> training ride number 2 photographs and route now published, click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 17 June<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

PCW(N) Tour,<\/span><\/strong> photographs and stats from yesterdays ride are published, click here<\/a> to view them.<\/p>\n

‘No Ride Dates’,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve updated the list today, some dates have been removed (mostly August) and new dates added (July & September). Click on the link to see a copy of the updated document… No Rides Dates 17June18<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Updated 10 <\/strong><\/span>June<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Pennine Cycle Way (North) Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve added more details today. These include train departure times for the final day and the outcome of the final recce of Wark Forrest, a five mile off road section on the afternoon of day two of the tour. Click here<\/a> to read more.<\/p>\n

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Weekend Ride,<\/span><\/strong> photographs and the route from yesterdays ride have been published, click here<\/a> to see them.<\/p>\n

Updated 7 June<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Weekend Ride, Saturday 9 June,<\/span><\/strong> touring South Tyneside. I have made arrangements for a vegetarian friendly soup to be available at Souter Lighthouse. Click here<\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n

Isle of Bute Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I have added more details to the dedicated web page, including train timings. Whilst the timings for Monday are fixed, there is some scope to change our ferry departure time at Rothesay in order to have more time in Glasgow (if this is attractive). Click here <\/a>to visit the page.<\/p>\n

Norther Lakes Tour,<\/span><\/strong> the details for this tour are now published, click here<\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR),<\/span><\/strong> I have published a statement that addresses this item of legislation. Please click here<\/a> to review it.<\/p>\n

Updated 31 May<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Pennine Cycle Way (North) Tour,<\/span><\/strong> details for all three of the bespoke training rides are now finalised. Please click here<\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n

Updated 27 May<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve published details for the next ride, Saturday 9 June, and also photographs taken during yesterdays Consett ride. Click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 19 May<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Weekend Ride,<\/span><\/strong> details are now available for the next weekend ride, Saturday 26 May. The route explores the area around Consett, Beamish and Derwentside. Click here<\/a> for further details.<\/p>\n

Updated 15 May<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Pennine Cycle Way (North) Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I have added more details to the dedicated pages, including dates for the training rides, click here<\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n

Walney to Wear Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve put together a provisional itinerary for this tour. I’m still working on finalising food and accommodation, but it is looking like there will be two positive changes to last years tour, a night in Ulverston (rather than Barrow) and a different venue in Kirkby Stephen. Click here<\/a> to see more information.<\/p>\n

Updated 13 May<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Weekend Ride,<\/span><\/strong> I have published the photographs from yesterdays ride and added details for the next ride, Saturday 19 May, for those of us needing a few more hours in the saddle. Click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 8 May<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Weekend Ride,<\/span><\/strong> following the trip to Berwick and Lindisfarne, it’s clear that a few more longer days in the saddle are required. So, the weekend program will restart sooner than planned with a gentle ride to one of our favourite lunch stops, Raggyheirlooms at Dissington. Click here<\/a> for ride details.<\/p>\n

Updated 5 May<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Berwick & Lindisfarne Tour,<\/span><\/strong> today I have published the photographs forwarded to me, if you have any more to share please ‘WhatsApp’ them to me. Click here<\/a> to view what’s currently available.<\/p>\n

Updated 1 May<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Berwick & Lindisfarne Tour,<\/span><\/strong> just in case I am delayed and cannot meet the group at Berwick railway station, here’s a map detailing the walking route to Berwick Youth Hostel. I’m providing this on a ‘just in case’ basis, as I fully intend to meet you as you leave the train station.<\/p>\n

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Updated 30 April<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Pennine Cycle Way (North) Tour,<\/span><\/strong> having completed the majority of the recce for this tour on Saturday, I have updated the associated webpage to reflect my findings. Click here<\/a> to see this information.<\/p>\n

Updated 15 April<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Pennine Cycle Way (North) Tour 1,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve added the participants list to the web page, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Exploring the Isle of Bute Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve started putting the itinerary together for our autumn trip to Bute, a brief overview can be viewed here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Updated 4 April<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Berwick & Lindisfarne Tour,<\/span><\/strong> attention anyone coming on this tour… I’ll be designing the choices for both Wednesday and Thursday evening meals. Can you let me know if you have any specialist dietary requirements, vegetarian, lactose intolerant etc. and I’ll incorporate these into my menu. Please send any messages after Saturday 21 April, I’ll be back home then.<\/p>\n

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Updated 2 April<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Weekday Rides,<\/span><\/strong> it’s great to see the Monday sessions are taking place while I’m away, I can only hope the weather in North East England improves for the next ride, Monday 9 April. Thank you to Paul for helping make this happen (the rides that is and not the appalling weather). Here’s a bunch of happy cyclists, Neil & Anne<\/p>\n

Updated 14 March<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Weekend Ride, Saturday 17 March,<\/span><\/strong> In order to reduce the mileage and physical effort I have changed the original route and start venue. We are now taking a more direct (shorter) route to Blanchland, fewer hills and miles. Please click here<\/a> to see the details.<\/p>\n

Pennine Cycleway (North) Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve added a little more detail to the web page today, more to follow once I’ve completed the full route recce (during May). Click here<\/a> to go to the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 11 March<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Weekend Ride,<\/span><\/strong> photographs taken during the Druridge to Alnmouth ride on Saturday have now been added to the website, also I’ve published details for the Saturday ride to Blanchland, click here<\/a> to view them.<\/p>\n

Updated 9 March<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Tours 2018,<\/span><\/strong> it has been really tough getting the accommodation sorted for some of this years tours, with the recent bad weather, rural weddings and a general lack of rooms all contributing to the uncertainty. I have now completed the trip to Berwick\/ Lindisfarne, early May. However, I am still working through the first of the Pennine Cycle Way (North) Tours (June) and hope to be in a position to publish something concrete on the website very soon.<\/p>\n

To see the Berwick Tour details… click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Updated 14 February<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> details for the next ride are now published, taking place on Saturday 10 March. Click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

General,<\/span><\/strong> work to update this website continues. Details for the multi-day tours is now being added.<\/p>\n

Updated 13 February<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Tours 2018,<\/span><\/strong> I have started to dismantle and replace the 2017 tour pages, rebuilding these will take me a few days. Some of the information on these pages will not be valid or will be confusing during this work. I will announce when everything is in place just as soon as I’ve finished. Neil<\/p>\n

Updated 7 February<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Weekend Ride,<\/span><\/strong> the details for the next ride are now published, Rainton Meadows Country Park, please click here<\/a> to view them.<\/p>\n

Updated 1 February<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Weekend Rides,<\/span> <\/strong>I have added dates and destinations for three rides taking place during February and March. Details will be added soon, in the meantime please click here<\/a> to see those dates.<\/p>\n

A few clues to where the next rides are heading …<\/p>\n

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Updated 29 January<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Weekend Ride,<\/span><\/strong> details for the next weekend ride, a visit to Raggy Heirlooms on Saturday 3 February, are now available, click here<\/a> to get more information.<\/p>\n

Updated 28 January<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Tours 2018,<\/span><\/strong> here’s a ‘lite’ copy of the presentation I gave today (a Powerpoint document)…   2018 Tours Presentation Lite<\/a> .<\/p>\n

Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve added a few photographs and Henrys Garmin Stats to the ‘Next Ride Details’ webpage. Click here<\/a> to view them.<\/p>\n

Next Weekend Ride<\/p>\n

Cycle-Treks ‘No Ride Dates’ 2018<\/span><\/strong>, these are applicable to cyclists who ride with me on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and at weekends. Click here for a printable copy to put on the fridge door… No Ride Dates 2018<\/a><\/p>\n

Updated 13 January<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Weekend Ride,<\/span><\/strong> having completed a full recce of the route with Alan and Gary, I have published details for the first weekend ride of 2018. It’s further afield than normal, taking in Druridge Bay Country Park, the towns of Warkworth and Amble and also countryside to the west of the coast. Please click here<\/a> to see the details.<\/p>\n

Updated 10 January<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> a new year and a new route for you. On Saturday 27 January we will be exploring the coast and countryside in and around Druridge Bay, Amble and Warkworth. I will be researching the area with Alan (Loftus) this coming Friday and publishing the details at the weekend.<\/p>\n

Updated 20 <\/strong><\/span>December<\/span><\/h2>\n

General News,<\/span><\/strong> following a 6 week break from updating the website I have now returned to its maintenance and can share a number of events, confirm various dates  and some  important information with you all. Please read the items below…<\/p>\n

Christmas Holidays,<\/span><\/strong> two pieces of information follow…<\/p>\n

First,<\/strong><\/span> commencing Thursday 21 December, the week-day cycling  program will take a two week break. Daily sessions will return to normal on Monday 8 January, weather permitting.<\/p>\n

Second,<\/strong><\/span> on Friday 29 December I will be organising a full day Christmas Ride. Incorporating a lunch break (soup etc.) the details of the route, choice of cafe etc. will depend on group size, I’ll be in touch with you shortly.<\/p>\n

Annual ‘Get-Together’,<\/span><\/strong> I will be holding this on Sunday 28 January. The venue will be Ebchester Village Hall and we will follow the same format for food and my sharing what is proposed for 2018 in terms of the Cycle Tours, with maybe 2 or 3 new ideas\/ routes on offer. I will firm up times and who needs to do what in terms of food during the Christmas break.<\/p>\n

Website House Keeping,<\/span><\/strong> during the Christmas period I will be remodelling the website, removing pages, photographs and other such information. If you have not saved your favourite photographs, please do so now before they disappear for ever.<\/p>\n

Finally,<\/span><\/strong> a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all.<\/p>\n

Updated 4 November<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

General News,<\/strong><\/span> after a period of uncertainty and missed days before the arrival of our first grandchild Bonnie May, Monday 6 November will see a return to the normal routine in terms of week-day rides and shortly I’ll be publishing a list of dates for the restart of weekends destinations too.<\/p>\n

Can I take the opportunity to thank each and everyone, and there are so many of you, for your kindness and generosity in celebrating the birth of Bonnie May. Your cards and gifts were an unexpected delight, all contributing to an already very happy occasion. Thank you from Neil, Anne, Rachael and Tom.<\/p>\n

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Finally, tours in 2018… I’m thinking of swaping the Kielder trip for a 3 day Berwick\/ Holy Island excursion instead, that’s about as far as I’ve got. I’ll give it more thought during the next couple of weeks, which will include ‘The Way of the Roses’ or another ‘new destination’ for 2018.<\/p>\n

Updated Sunday 15 October<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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General News Update,<\/span><\/strong> I’ll be touch with you all (via text) later today as to what will be happening to this weeks cycling schedule. In the meantime… baby Bonnie May arrived at 06:30 (give or take a minute) this morning. Rachael had a very straightforward, conventional labour, arriving in the delivery suite at 3 o’clock (am) and requiring just 1\/2 a paracetamol tablet and a few chugs of ‘air & gas’. Bonnie, Rachael & Tom are in great spirits as are me, Anne, Matthew et al.<\/p>\n

Updated 7 October<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Northern Lakes Tour,<\/span> <\/strong>I’ve added a selection of photographs to the dedicated web page, click here<\/a> to see them.<\/p>\n

Updated 30 September<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Northern Lakes Tour,<\/span><\/strong> Keswick YHA have been in touch this morning, providing some information about the hostel and asking for our choices for Thursday evenings meal, which I’ll need to get back to them asap, please click here<\/a> to visit the tour page.<\/p>\n

Updated 28 September<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

5 Ferries Tour,<\/span><\/strong> Pete’s day out on Arran photographs added today, click here<\/a> to see where he went and what he saw.<\/p>\n

Updated 25 September<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Northern Lakes Tour,<\/span><\/strong> today I have added the itinerary for this tour, click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 23 September<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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5 Ferries Tour 2,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve added photographs this morning, with more to come soon. Click here<\/a> to see them.<\/p>\n

Updated 17 September<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Week Day Rides,<\/span><\/strong> I have made some changes to my ‘No Rides Dates’ document for 2017, adding some new dates and removing others. Click here to see the revisions… No Ride Dates 2017<\/a><\/p>\n

Updated 13 September<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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5 Ferries 1 Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve added the final selection of photographs tonight. Click here<\/a> to view them.<\/p>\n

Updated 12 September<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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5 Ferries Tour 1,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve added photographs taken by various people on the first and second days of the tour, click here<\/a> to see them.<\/p>\n

5 Ferries Tour 2,<\/span><\/strong> I have e-mailed our meal selections for our final night, a meal at the Stags Pavilion. Here’s a summary of what you ordered…. Stags Pavilion Menu Choices \u2013 5 Ferries 2<\/a><\/p>\n

Updated 10 September<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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5 Ferries Tour 1,<\/span><\/strong> a small selection of photographs have been added to the website this morning, click here<\/a> to view them. More to come soon.<\/p>\n

Updated 27 August<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The 5 Ferries 1 Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I have deliberated over what the menu for our third night (Lochranza, Arran) should be, it needs to suit all tastes and as such I’ve decided on a two course meal with a side order\/ snack option.<\/p>\n

So, I’m planning for the starter to be Tuscan Tomato Soup with a main course of Mac n’ Cheese all served with a side of ‘Kitchen Sink Nachos’, with bread and salad(s). If this menu sounds ‘a bit adventurous’ and you’d prefer something ‘not so flavoursome’, let me know and I’ll do my best to recreate the ‘sensationally bland stew’ some of you experienced on the W2W recently.<\/p>\n

Whisking up a pan of W2W Sensationally Bland Stew.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Quickly moving on…<\/p>\n

Also relating to Arran, for our final night we are dinning at The Stags Pavilion. This is an unlicensed restaurant, but the owners are more than happy for us to bring along our own drinks. They advise that there are a number of places to buy alcohol in Lochranza, these being The Scottish Youth Hostel, The Distillery Shop (open until 5pm) and finally The Lochranza Hotel has an off-licence selling a range of beers and wine.<\/p>\n

Updated 26 August<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Walney to Wear Tour,<\/span><\/strong> photographs added for days 1,2 & 3. More to follow soon.<\/p>\n

Updated 24 August<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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The 5 Ferries Tour 1,<\/span><\/strong> please take a look through the menu for The Stags Pavilion Restaurant (Arran) and send me your choices ( 2 – course option). Click here<\/a> to visit the ‘Five Ferries’ page. Note:<\/strong> this is applicable to those people joining the first 5 Ferries Tour ( 4 to 8 September).<\/p>\n

Updated 23 August<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Walney to Wear Tour,<\/span><\/strong> more and more photographs are being added through this week, click here<\/a> to see them.<\/p>\n

Updated 21 August<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Walney to Wear Tour,<\/span><\/strong> just published this very morning (mid tour)… a small selection of photographs, with many more to follow soon. Click here<\/a> to visit the ‘W2W Tour’ page.<\/p>\n

Updated 14 August<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Walney to Wear Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve created a map to detail exactly where this tour finishes, it’s Roker Pier in Sunderland. If you need a copy to share with whoever is collecting you and taking you home on Monday evening, click here to get a copy… Walney to Wear Tour 2017 Finish Point<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Updated 11 August<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Coast & Castles-USA Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve added a pile of photographs to the tour page, click here<\/a> to view them.<\/p>\n

Updated 19 July<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Walney to Wear Tour,<\/span><\/strong> details of the change in venue and route for the 4th and final training ride have now been finalised, along with photographs taken during last weekends ride. Click here<\/a> to see these updates.<\/p>\n

Updated 18 July<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Coast & Castles – USA,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve added The Hermitage Inn menu to the ‘home page’ for this tour, we’ll be eating there on the final night of the tour. Click here<\/a> to go to the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 17 July<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Holiday\/ No Ride Dates,<\/span><\/strong> just a quick reminder as to which days will be ‘no ride’ days during the next 4 weeks, click here to get the print out ( No Ride Dates 2017 Rev1<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Updated 9 July<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Walney to Wear Tour,<\/span><\/strong> photographs taken during yesterdays training ride have been published today, click here<\/a> to view them.<\/p>\n

Updated 4 July<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

5 Ferries Tour(s),<\/span><\/strong> I have re-written and published the itinerary for the two tours in September. Click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 25 June<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

5 Ferries Tour(s),<\/span><\/strong> the post tour recce meeting will take place this Thursday, 29 June. Venue will be The Cycle Hub, start time 9:45. I expect the meeting to last about an hour, please bring along a note pad.<\/p>\n

Updated 18 June<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Scottish 5 Ferries Tours,<\/span><\/strong> photographs taken during last weeks 3 day recce have been published, click here<\/a> to view them. An excellent route, full of remote scenery and the ferries add a real sense of fun to the tour. I will be putting together a short presentation to share the outcome(s) of our (me & Pete) trip, I’ll be contact to share a venue and date with all participants soon.<\/p>\n

Updated 17 June<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Reivers Tour,<\/strong><\/span> today I’ve added a large selection of photographs taken during the tour, with more to follow soon. In the meantime, click here<\/a> to see them.<\/p>\n

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Reivers & 5 Ferries Tours News….<\/strong><\/span> this weekend I’ll be adding photographs taken during the recent Reivers Tour and also adding information about the 5 Ferries Recce which Pete (Blue Van Man) and I have just completed.<\/p>\n

Updated 5 June<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Reivers Tour,<\/span><\/strong> added today a few photographs from the fourth and final training ride, to see them click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Updated  4 June<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Reivers Tour,<\/span><\/strong> photographs from the third training ride have now been published, click here<\/a> to view them.<\/p>\n

Updated 31 May<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Reivers Tour, IMPORTANT NEWS….<\/span><\/strong> the venue for the 4th and final training ride has changed, we are now meeting at Ebchester Village Hall ( was Consett FC). Please click on the link for directions to Ebchester Village Hall ( Reivers Tour Training Ride Number 4<\/a> ).<\/p>\n

Updated 28 May<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Reivers Tour,<\/span><\/strong> training ride number two photographs added this morning, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Updated 20 May<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Reivers Tour,<\/span><\/strong> photographs taken during todays training ride are now published, click here<\/a> to see them.<\/p>\n

Updated 18 May<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Coast & Castles (USA),<\/span><\/strong> this morning I’ve updated the dedicated tour page with information collected during our weekend recce (13 &14 May). Click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 6 May<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Holidays etc… ,<\/span><\/strong> I have updated the ‘Cycle-Treks No Ride Dates’ calendar today, the changes I’ve made are highlighted as ‘underlined’, these include those days associated with the two Scottish Islands Tours in September. Click here to get the updated sheet… No Ride Dates 2017 Rev1<\/a><\/p>\n

Updated 5 May<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Walney to Wear Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I have completed a recce of the route through Durham City today, finding some route closures caused by massive landslips on the banks of the river. Click here<\/a> to see this latest update and a few photographs.<\/p>\n

Updated 3 May<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Abba\"<\/a><\/p>\n

No more carefree laughter, Silence ever after, Walking through an empty house, Tears in my eyes, Here is where the story ends, This is goodbye<\/em>…. is exactly how I do not<\/span> feel today…. Benny & Bjorn!!<\/p>\n

Swiftly moving on, can I just thank everyone and give you a big ‘thumbs up’ for your kind messages, texts, tweets and cards…. they are all delightful (except the kippers).<\/p>\n

Neil<\/p>\n

Updated 1 May<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Five Ferries Tour(s),<\/span><\/strong> I have purchased all of the train tickets for these tours and as such I now have the details to publish a fairly accurate tour itinerary. Please click here<\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n

Updated 28 April<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Walney to Wear Tour,<\/span><\/strong> we managed to call in and visit the former Methodist Church Hostel on our way to Liverpool today, I’ve added a small selection of photographs to the W2W page, click here<\/a> to see them.<\/p>\n

Updated 23 April<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve added a couple of photographs taken during the ride yesterday, click here<\/a> to see them.<\/p>\n

Coast & Castles (USA),<\/span><\/strong> this morning I’ve put together some training advice for this tour. Click here<\/a> to visit the ‘Coast and Castles Training Page’.<\/p>\n

Updated 22 April<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Reivers Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve added a brief itinerary today, please click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 18 April<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Walney to Wear Tour,<\/span><\/strong> the updated training ride program is now available, click here to get your copy….  W2W Training Ride Program 2017R2<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Updated 16 April<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Walney to Wear Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve added a brief itinerary giving a flavour of what can be expected on this tour. Details such as times of departure and anticipated finish time at Roker will be added closer to the day of departure. Click here<\/a> to see this information.<\/p>\n

Please note,<\/span><\/strong> in order to reflect what’s been learned on the latest recce of the route, the training ride details will be changing for this tour, as we need more hills under our belts for day 1. The four dates already published remain unchanged.<\/p>\n

Updated 15 April<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Walney to Wear (W2W) Tour,<\/span><\/strong> the recce for this tour was completed this Easter weekend, click here<\/a> for an update and a small selection of photographs taken during the trip.<\/p>\n

Updated 10 April<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Bute<\/a><\/p>\n

Scottish 5 Ferries Tours,<\/span><\/strong> I can now confirm that in order to secure our accommodation the dates have changed, please visit the two web pages to see the new dates.<\/p>\n

5 Ferries Tour 1, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

5 Ferries Tour 2, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Updated 9 April<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> two updates follow. I’ve added photographs taken during yesterdays ride, click here<\/a> to see them. Secondly, details of the route are now available for Saturday 22 April, click here<\/a> to go to the ‘Next Ride Details’ page.<\/p>\n

Updated 6 April<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Walney to Wear Tour,<\/span><\/strong> the dedicated training ride program for this tour has now been published. To download and print your copy, please click here…. W2W Training Ride Program 2017a<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Note, you can join the training rides even if you are not actually doing this tour, please contact me if you want to take part on all or any one of the dates. Neil<\/p>\n

Updated 5 April<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Reivers Tour,<\/span><\/strong> the dedicated training ride program for this tour has now been published. To download and print your copy, please click here…. Reivers Training Program 2017a<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Note, you can join the training rides even if you are not actually doing this tour, please contact me if you want to take part on all or any one of the dates. Neil<\/p>\n

Updated 1 April<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Tunstal<\/a><\/p>\n

Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> details for our next ride are now available, please click here<\/a> to find out more information.<\/p>\n

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Kielder Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve added a selection of photographs today, click here<\/a> to see them.<\/p>\n

\"iPhone-In-Water\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Broken iPhone Update,<\/span> <\/strong>my phone suffered a catastrophic failure during a rather wet ride whilst at Kielder last week, as such I’ve been out of communication for the last three days. I’m currently in the process of replacing it and uploading all my phone data, I hope to be fully up and running again later today (Saturday). Neil<\/p>\n

Updated 27 March<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"YHNA23\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Evening Rides,<\/span><\/strong> now open to all cyclists the 2017 evening ride program starts on Wednesday 5 April (venue, ‘The Cycle Hub’). To see more information either click here<\/a> or on the ‘Weekday’ tab above and follow the sub-menus.<\/p>\n

Updated 20 March<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve uploaded the photographs taken by Sue during our Rainton Meadows to Shadforth ride last Saturday, click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 16 March<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Weekday Rides,<\/span><\/strong> here’s a PDF copy of my ‘No Rides Dates’ document….No Ride Dates 2017<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Updated 9 March<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Weekday Rides,<\/span><\/strong> my van is back on the road. I’m pleased to announce that all weekday rides are up and running again.<\/p>\n

Updated 6 March<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Weekday Rides,<\/span><\/strong> weekday rides are cancelled for the time being, due to van breakdown, I’ll be in touch just as soon as normal service is resumed.<\/p>\n

Updated 27 February<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Walney to Wear Tour,<\/span><\/strong>  a trip to Liverpool this weekend allowed me the opportunity to visit a couple of tour venues, click here<\/a> to see more. A full recce of the route will take place during the Easter weekend, after which I’ll be able to share even more details.<\/p>\n

Scottish 5 Ferries Tours,<\/span><\/strong> during June I’ll be heading up to Scotland to research this tour in detail. I’ll share my findings when I return.<\/p>\n

Updated 23 <\/span><\/strong>February<\/span><\/h2>\n

Weekday Rides,<\/span><\/strong> I have completed a list of ‘No Ride Days’ for 2017, please click here to see it, print it or save it…. No Ride Dates 2017<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Updated 22 February<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Ludworth<\/a><\/p>\n

Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> full details for the next two weekend rides are now available, click here<\/a> to see them.<\/p>\n

Updated 20 February<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> photographs taken during last Saturdays ride have been added to the website, click here<\/a> to view them.<\/p>\n

Updated 17 February<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Walney to Wear (Tyne) Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve now started working on this tour, booking the accommodation. Click here<\/a> to get a glimpse of where I’m planning to stay.<\/p>\n

\"Kendal-Hostel-Map\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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Coast & Castles (USA) Tour,<\/span><\/strong> I’m currently booking the accommodation for this tour, please visit the dedicated ‘Coast & Castles’ pages to see a few images of where you are staying. Neil<\/p>\n

Updated 14 February<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Reivers Tours,<\/span><\/strong> following a recce of the route on Sunday, I have started populating this area of the website with a selection of photographs, with more information to follow soon.<\/p>\n

Updated 11 February<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve added photographs taken during last weeks Rainton Meadows ride to the ‘ Next Ride’ page, click here<\/a> to see them.<\/p>\n

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Updated 7 February<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> details for the next ride are now published, Saturday 18 February, please click here<\/a> to see them.<\/p>\n

Updated 1 February<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Northern Lakes Tours,<\/span><\/strong> Northern Lakes Tour 2 is NOW FULL<\/span><\/strong>. Also, I have decided to offer an alternative route for the Northern Lakes Tour 1, the Borrowdale Bash replaces the Skiddaw Loop. For details of this new route click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Updated 14 January<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Kielder Trip,<\/span><\/strong> THIS TOUR IS NOW FULL. <\/strong>Also, itinerary has now been added (click here<\/a> to visit the page).<\/p>\n

Updated 12 January<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Kielder Trip,<\/span><\/strong> a change to places available. There are now no male places available, however due to an injury a female place has become vacant. Please text me if you are interested in filling this final place.<\/p>\n

Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> Saturday 4 February – Rainton Meadows is a new venue for us. Following a recent visit to meet the staff at the visitors centre, I have updated the ‘next ride’ page, click here<\/a> to see what’s on offer.<\/p>\n

Updated 9 January<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Weekend Ride,<\/span><\/strong> details now published for Saturday 21 January, click here<\/a> to visit the page.<\/p>\n

Updated 7 January<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Kielder<\/a><\/p>\n

Kielder Trip,<\/span><\/strong> more details added to the web page this morning, click here<\/a> to visit it.<\/p>\n

Updated 4 January<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Weekend Ride,<\/span><\/strong> details now available for Saturdays ride, please click here<\/a> to visit the ‘Next Ride Details’ page.<\/p>\n

Updated 1 January 2017<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Happy New Year,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve started updating this website, adding details for the various tours and excursions, this will take a little while to complete.<\/p>\n

Updated 23 December<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

General,<\/span><\/strong> in preparation for 2017 I’ll be overhauling the website during the next few weeks. Many of the photographs currently available will be removed, now is the time to act if you want to save any.<\/p>\n

Thank you so much for the many surprises on Sunday. Unfortunately the wine, beer and sweets  didn’t hang around long enough to be photographed.<\/p>\n

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Updated 21 December<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tours 2017,<\/strong><\/span> following on from our ‘get-together’ on Sunday, here is the PowerPoint presentation I delivered ( 2017-tours-presentation<\/a> ). I’ll take this opportunity to say a big thank you to everyone for helping to make Sunday so very enjoyable and to wish you all a very Merry Christmas<\/span><\/strong> and a Happy New Year<\/span><\/strong>. Neil<\/p>\n

Updated 11 December<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Frisky\"<\/a><\/p>\n

What’s On in December,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve added more information to the ‘week-end rides’ page. Click here<\/a> to get the latest news.<\/p>\n

Updated 27 November<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> I plan to offer two rides during December, both of which will be very much in the ‘weather permitting’ camp. Saturday 10 and Thursday 29,  click here<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n

What’s On in 2017,<\/span><\/strong> I have booked the Ebchester Village Hall for the afternoon of Sunday 18 December for our annual ‘Cycle-Treks get-together’. I will be providing details of two brand new tours for 2017, The Walney to Wear (W2W) and The Five Ferries Tour ( visiting the Scottish Islands) and also the opportunity to join one or two others from the established portfolio of Cycle-Treks Tours (Reivers, Coast & Castles, Keilder and The Northern Lakes). The format for the afternoon will follow the normal ‘pooled-meal’ approach, I’ll be in touch with everyone during the next week or so.<\/p>\n

Updated 15 November<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Weekend Ride,<\/span><\/strong> the next ride will be to Raggy Heirlooms (one of our favourite lunch stops). Details for this outing (Saturday 26 November) can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Updated 9 November<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Weekend Ride,<\/span><\/strong> details now published for a trip north to Blyth, with the bonus of meeting with Alan to see how he’s progressing after his recent operation, (click here<\/a> to view them). I’ll be getting in touch with you soon, Neil<\/p>\n

Updated 19 October<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"486\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Weekend Rides,<\/span><\/strong> I’ve published details for the next ride, planned to take place on Saturday 29 October. The chosen route takes us south from Seaburn to The Dun Cow in Seaton village and back (it’s a circular). For full details, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Updated 9 October<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Hope to see you all soon, Neil<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Updated 25 September<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Various Tours Update,<\/span><\/strong> today I have added a selection of photographs supplied by Keith (C2C – September<\/a>), Jackie (Reivers 2 – July<\/a>) and Karen (Lakes 2 – September<\/a>). Click on the individual tours to view them.<\/p>\n

2017 Mini-Tour Preview,<\/span><\/strong> we’ll all need a little more mountain ridge practice if we are to follow the route taken in the accompanying video, and a much larger rowing boat too! Note, watch out for a version of Thelma’s unique barrier negotiation trick toward the end of the clip.<\/em><\/p>\n

Copy and paste the link to your browser (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=xQ_IQS3VKjA)\u2026<\/p>\n