Going by my VeloViewer Infographic, I’ve had 108 active days so far in 2022! Which means, I’ve done at least one cycle or walk each day so far this year!
Hard to believe, that I’ve still done more walking so far in 2022, than cycling! Only cycled 234 miles, but I’ve walked 406 miles!
Where it says running… That’s my walking data!
That’s me now done 40% of #walk1000miles. So 400.75 miles down and 599.25 miles remaining!
Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine
Doctor Who (BBC 1/HD | 7:10pm to 8:00pm | Sunday 17th April 2022) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **
In this swashbuckling Easter special, the Doctor, Yaz and Dan travel back to the 19th-century and a run-in with notorious pirate queen Madame Ching, who is on the hunt for a legendary lost treasure. An old enemy is rising from the depths, and the Doctor is soon drawn into a confrontation with the ocean-dwelling Sea Devils.
Grand Designs: The Street (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 20th April 2022)
Kevin McCloud follows more couples building their own homes in Graven Hill, Oxfordshire. Vineet and Simmi have engaged a friend from the community to construct their new home, blurring the line between friendship and business – and things become even trickier when Vineet changes his mind about the layout mid-project. Prabhjot and Shalini’s new-build is a super-quick kit house which should go up in a matter of weeks. But with such a close community, their home will need to take their friends’ tastes into account as well as their own.
Kate Humble’s Coastal Walks (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 22nd April 2022)
On the Scottish Borders, Kate walks almost 15 miles from the historic fishing village of St Abbs to England’s most northerly town, Berwick Upon Tweed. Her trek starts on St Abbs Head, from where she descends to St Abbs harbour, named after a Northumbrian Princess and Saint, Ebba, who was shipwrecked and founded a nearby monastery in the 7th century.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.
Below are the top five most looked at photos on this website so far during April 2022.
Number 1 (32 views) : Synergy Gunmetal Trisuit
Number 2 (32 views) : JOCKMAIL Jockstrap
Number 3 (20 views) : Wetsuit walk
Number 4 (20 views) : adidas Varilite Down Hooded Jacket
Number 5 (17 views) : Synergy Gunmetal Trisuit
Love these photos? Many more at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2022/
Loving my new Synergy Gunmetal Trisuit! Very big thanks, to person that got it, off my amazon wishlist!
That’s me now done 38% of #walk1000miles. So 380.12 miles down and 619.88 miles remaining!
Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine
Rock Family Trees: The Birth of Cool Britannia (BBC 2/HD | 10:15pm to 11:15pm | Saturday 9th April 2022)
** PICK OF THE WEEK **
Sara Cox reveals the story behind the birth of Britpop and how a handful of like-minded musicians paved the way for a revolution in British music. The programme explores the intricately connected lineage of Suede, Elastica and Blur, featuring interviews with Brett Anderson, Justine Frischmann, Mat Osman, Justin Welch and numerous other key players to chart the friendships, fall-outs and changing line-ups.
Thatcher & Reagan: A Very Special Relationship (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 10th April 2022)
Charles Moore concludes his examination of the alliance between UK prime minister Margaret Thatcher and US president Ronald Reagan in the 1980s by looking at how their mutual trust was tested to the limit as they sought a way to end the Cold War. With contributions by Bernard Ingham, Malcolm Rifkind, Peter Robinson, Dov Zakheim, Charles Powell and Ken Adelman.
Should I Buy An Electric Car? (Channel 5/HD | 7:00pm to 7:55pm | Wednesday 13th April 2022)
Alexis Conran takes an in-depth look at electric cars as he asks all the questions that motorists looking to make the switch from petrol to electric are asking.
Grand Designs: The Street (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 13th April 2022)
Kevin McCloud returns to Graven Hill in Oxfordshire, the UK’s largest mass self-build site, to witness the trials, setbacks and successes of those who are designing and building their own, highly individual homes. First up are Carlos and Maite, who have ambitious plans to build a bold, Spanish-inspired home. But Maite does not just want to live in it, she is also designing it – without any professional qualifications. Meanwhile, co-presenter Natalie Huq follows the birth of a new street in Glasgow, where the local council have given six families an opportunity to construct their own homes on a small plot – beginning with an American-style ranch.
Meet Joe Black (BBC 1/HD | 10:40pm to 1:30am | Wednesday 13th April 2022)
** FILM OF THE WEEK **
Death takes over the body of a recently deceased young man, and embarks on a mission to claim the life of a powerful media tycoon, but ends up falling in love with his daughter instead – leaving him on the horns of a dilemma. Remake of 1934 romantic fantasy Death Takes a Holiday, starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins and Claire Forlani.
Cornwall: A Year by the Sea (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 14th April 2022)
In a bid to extend the season and entice guests to Cornwall in winter, Veryan and Richard make sure the Headland is as festive as possible, deploying an army of volunteers to decorate the hotel. Winter is about sardines for Tom, as he crews on another boat for his friend Will.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.
Below are the main website statistics for March 2022.
Data from AWStats.
Well March, was yet another bad month for cycling! Also was a very bad month in other ways… After the love of my life, Cooper passed away.
Remember you can follow my cycling adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine.
Here is the data from March 2022:-
Data from: Garmin Connect.
Here are my favourite cycling photos from the month:-
Thatcher & Reagan: A Very Special Relationship (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 3rd April 2022) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **
Part one of two. Margaret Thatcher’s authorised biographer Charles Moore explores the formr prime minister’s extremely close relationship with US president Ronald Reagan in the 1980s. The two leaders came together in the shadow of the Cold War and nuclear Armageddon, and Charles meets the people who were in the room with them as they faced the great challenge of their age.
Falklands War: The Forgotten Battle (itv/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 7th April 2022)
Ben Fogle uncovers the untold story of a small garrison of British Marines and the battle they fought against near-impossible odds during the Falklands War. Throughout the programme, Ben hears from veterans of Naval Party 8901 who, with fewer than 70 lightly armed men, were left to face an Argentine invading force some ten times that number.
Cornwall: A Year by the Sea (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 7th April 2022)
Autumn presents an opportunity to take stock on the farm. Matt is training Moose, his young sheepdog, and the pregnant ewes are being scanned to see how many lambs they can expect next year. Meanwhile, Charlie is trying hard to encourage and protect grey partridges on the farm.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.