That’s me done 96% of #walk1000miles. So 961.01 miles down and 38.99 miles remaining!
Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine
UK TV programmes to watch this week : 31/08/2024
In My Own Words: Billy Connolly (BBC 1/HD | 10:40pm to 11:45pm | Monday 2nd September 2024) ** NEW **
The comedian looks back on his life and career, reflecting on his diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease, the joys of growing older and wiser and his triumphs and failings as an entertainer, husband and father. Featuring access to a wide range of archive materials capturing key moments from his life.
Secrets of the London Underground (U&Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 3rd September 2024)
Old Street. Series 4, episode 10. Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway explore the unusual station at Old Street, which serves both the Northern line and mainline trains.
Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 3rd September 2024)
With the cricket tour of India reaching its final few days, Freddie has his work cut out dealing with fears of homelessness and a lack of job opportunities amongst his team. Desperate to end the tour on a high, Freddie and the boys head to the oldest cricket club in India to take on their toughest opponents yet, but fractures in team spirit threaten to undo everything they’ve achieved so far.
Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 4th September 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **
After 16 days traversing the length of Brazil, the teams cross the border as they travel from Sao Paulo to Tigre, which sits on the banks of the Parana river in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This next leg of their race sees the teams negotiating border crossings, new countries, different currencies and customs and switching from Portuguese to Spanish.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.
On This Day : 30/08/2011
On This Day in 2011. I was out cycling while wearing the Adidas full body suit. So are some HOT photos to remind you, how good it looks!
You can check out the route I took at connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/110629732 or www.strava.com/activities/12299902060
On This Day : 27/08/2020
WOW! How on earth was this 4 years ago today?!?! I really need some HOT lad to do this to me again!!
Want to see many posts like this?!?! Check out www.gordon-valentine.com/category/helpless/
My type of work gear!
I often, wear a wetsuit or other gear while working on this website to keep my mind the job! Yep, that’s what, I am wearing right now!
Now done 94% of #walk1000miles – 2024
That’s me done 94% of #walk1000miles. So 943.30 miles down and 56.70 miles remaining!
Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine
Ted’s railway station list : 25/08/2024
Here is the very short list of railway station’s that Ted has used so far.
- Bottesford
- Grantham
This list will grow a lot over the next week or so. When he goes all the way up to Scotland! Of course, he’s also going up with Bugsy! It will be there first holiday together!
UK TV programmes to watch this week : 24/08/2024
Britain’s Most Beautiful Road (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Saturday 24th August 2024)
Behind the scenes on the Bealach Mor, one of Britain’s toughest cycling events, in which riders take on the Applecross Peninsula’s mountainous terrain, on a 90-mile ride that includes the iconic Bealach Na Baa – the steepest climb of any bike race in the UK. In the town of Tain, glass designer Brodie is working to re-open his onsite gallery with a brand-new range of work inspired by nature. Nearby, cheesemaker Rory Stone is giving a traditional Highland cheese a modern makeover.
Yorkshire By the Sea (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Monday 26th August 2024)
In Hornsea, new recruit Liam joins an independent lifeboat. Can he pass the gruelling tests that will enable him to save lives at sea? In Burton Constable, we discover the remains of an ocean giant washed up on the Holderness shoreline that appears in the literary classic Moby Dick. Glampsite owners Ed and Verity create a bespoke tent with glorious views of Whitby’s gothic abbey.
Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 27th August 2024)
As they reach the halfway point on the tour, some of the group start to struggle and the success of the trip is thrown into question. Freddie prepares the boys for their toughest cricket match so far and smarten them up for a prestigious event with members of Kolkata’s high society.
Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 28th August 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **
The third leg sees the teams racing from the cobblestoned town of Lencois in the state of Bahia to the metropolis of Sao Paulo in a 2,400km budget-busting journey through Brazil’s biggest cities. Leaders Jeff and Freddy set off just over 15 hours ahead of their closest rivals and plan to commemorate Freddy’s mum in Salvador. Kola and Mary Ellen struggle as they miss the last bus out of Lencois, and Kelly and Jeremy prioritise speed as they leave the checkpoint almost a day behind the front runners. Scott and Sam feel the pressure in last place and work hard to find a much-needed budget boost.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.
On This Day : 22/08/2018
On This Day back in 2018, Nick and headed off to Old Hunstanton for the day. Which could, mean only one thing!! We both had to wear wetsuits…
The full set of these photos can be seen at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/days-out/22-08-2018/
Highlights of 2024 so far…
Here is mini list of my Highlights of 2024 so far…
Going to London with my Work Wife!
Holiday in the Lake District with Bugsy and Mark G.
Walking the Weavers Way long-distance path from Cromer to Great Yarmouth. Covering a distance of 61 miles.
Going to Scotland with my Work Wife!
And of course, getting out lots of cycles!
Still to come this year…
- Holiday in Edinburgh, with Mark G, his Mum and Dad, along with Bugsy and Ted.
- Using the Levenmouth Rail Link.
- Starting another long-distance. This time the John Muir Way.
- Ticking off at least 3 or 4 new railway stations.
- Doing a Hidden London Tour.
- Having a family holiday in Scotland for my Dad’s 80th Birthday!