I’ve been busy trying to fill up the 2022 cycling map! Here is all the places, I’ve cycled to between the 1st January 2022 and 11th July 2022.
Here is map showing the data from the same time period during last year (1st January 2021 till 11th July 2021).
Mapping data is from the amazing VeloViewer.
Why, oh why?!? Did I have to get a puncture during the hottest day of the year, while out cycling?!?
You can check out the route at www.strava.com/activities/7451426321
That’s me now done 70% of #walk1000miles. So 700.46 miles down and 299.54 miles remaining!
Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine
This week, I did 95.7 miles of cycling. Making it the most miles I’ve done in single week so far during 2022! That may sound a lot… Last year, I was doing that most weeks during the summer! Also had a number of weeks, where I did over 200 miles!
You can keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine
Here are my favourite cycling photos from the week…
Many more photos of myself wearing tight Lycra can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2022/
Spider-Man: Homecoming (BBC 1/HD | 10:30pm to 12:25am | Saturday 9th July 2022)
Peter Parker balances life as an ordinary high-school student with his superhero alter-ego Spider-Man, while waiting in vain to join his mentor Iron Man on a world-saving mission. Determined to prove he is ready for bigger challenges, he investigates a spree of crimes committed with advanced weapons – leading him into a battle with a ruthless winged enemy on the hunt for priceless technology. Superhero adventure, starring Tom Holland, Michael Keaton and Robert Downey Jr.
Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 12th July 2022)
Freddie continues his mission to turn a group of lively teenagers from his home town of Preston into a decent competitive team. After the chaos of their first match, some of the boys’ behaviour is threatening the team’s ability to prepare for their next game. However, a surprising new addition gives the boys a fight chance – if only Freddie can keep them under control.
AIDS: The Unheard Tapes (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 11th July 2022)
A look at the search for a cure, with the results of the failed AZT trials in 1993 provoking a backlash against drug companies and sometimes the doctors and nurses caring for patients. Many in the gay and HIV communities began to take further action for themselves, and a wave of revolutionary activism and direct action built momentum. The stories of men including John, Jeremy and Tony, recorded at the time and her voiced by actors, bring these experiences to life.
Mo Farah: My Untold Story (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 13th July 2022)
Ten years ago, Mo Farah captured the imagination of sports fans across the nation when he won two gold medals at the London 2012 Olympics. But where did he come from? Here, Mo tells his story, revealing the shocking truth about his childhood, the journey he made from Somaliland to the UK as a young boy, and the subsequent years that led to his Olympic success.
Judi Dench: Our National Treasure (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:30pm | Friday 15th July 2022) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **
A profile of the actress from a strict Quaker upbringing in Yorkshire, through her staunch determination to make it as a thespian. There’s also a look at her work in TV favourites such as A Fine Romance and As Time Goes By, where Judi’s performances won her four BAFTA awards, and her tenure in the James Bond franchise.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.
WOW! What is going on with me?!?!? That’s me just done the second 30+ mile of the week! Which also means, I’ve now done 3 x 30 mile cycles this year!
So now I need to aim to do another one 40+ mile cycle and also do my first 50+ mile cycle of 2022!
You can check out the route at www.strava.com/activities/7430586728
Happy days! Just back in from my second 30+ mile cycle of 2022! Really hoping, that I can do at least another 6 before the year is out!
You can check out the route at www.strava.com/activities/7419499620
Most miles, I’ve done in a month so far during 2022. I did 179.51 miles. Plus did my first 40+ mile cycle of the year!
Remember you can follow my cycling adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine
Here is the data from June 2022:-
Data from: Garmin Connect.
Here are my favourite cycling photos from the month:-
That’s me now done 67% of #walk1000miles. So 673.1 miles down and 326.90 miles remaining!
Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine
Top Gear (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 3rd July 2022)
Freddie Flintoff, Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness celebrate 100 years of the BBC by tackling 1920s-style motorsport. Continuing the motorsport theme, Paddy also delves into the history of BMW’s legendary M-cars and Chris gets to grips Ford’s new WRC racer. Plus, with electric cars becoming a more common sight on the roads, the team investigates the future of fuel.
Joe Lycett’s Big Pride Party (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 11:00pm | Sunday 3rd July 2022)
The comedian hosts a live show in Birmingham to celebrate 50 years of Pride. He is joined by guests including Mawaan Rizwan, Rosie Jones, Mae Martin, Boy George, Kelly Holmes, Julian Clary, Danny Dyer, Joan Collins, Tom Allen, Self Esteem, Gina Yashere, Tia Kofi, Lawrence Chaney, Adam All, Steps and the stars of Heartstopper. Plus, Joe will be pulling off one of his most ambitious stunts to date, which involves a load of MPs and an impromptu statue in Westminster.
AIDS: The Unheard Tapes (BBC 2/HD | 9:30pm to 10:30pm | Monday 4th July 2022)
A look at how the government educated the nation about Aids amid rising rates of infection, with dedicated hospital wards providing a haven, but deaths continued increasing in the gay community. The stories of men including Jeremy, John, Martyn and Tony recorded at the time bring these experiences to life, with their words lip-synced by actors, giving first-hand insight into how they tried to adapt to their lives as part of the `Aids generation’ and struggled with the deaths of those they loved.
Why Buildings Collapse (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 5th July 2022)
Documentary examining the collapse of the Champlain Towers South apartment building in Miami in 2021, and looking at the implications for other buildings around the world. The programme explores the factors that might have led to the collapse, and also looks to the future to ask what lessons can be learnt from this disaster.
Secrets of the London Underground (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 7th July 2022)
Baker Street. Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway explore the tube station with the most platforms, Baker Street.
British Planes That Won the War with Rob Bell (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 8th July 2022)
The engineer tells the story of the Harrier Jump Jet, the first operational aircraft to employ vertical take-off and landing, or VTOL. We meet Harrier pilots who took part in its first combat operation in the Falklands War, and hear about the influential role that the planes played.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.