On This Day back in 2005! Yes, a whole 20 years ago!! How the hell, did that happen?!?! Oh and it was great, also seeing photos of myself with Pebbles!
On This Day : 11/02/2012
On This Day back in 2012. It was a cold day, so geared up in my blueseventy axium wetsuit, along with my RST Razor Sport Boots and motorcycle helmet.
On This Day : 10/02/2016
Now done 15% of Walk 1000 Miles – 2025
That’s me done 15% of the Walk 1000 Miles challenge. So 150.98 miles down and 849.02 miles remaining!
Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine
On This Day : 09/02/2016
On This Day back in 2016. I went out a cycle wearing my Zone3 Evolution Swim-Run Wetsuit.
God, I really need to try getting back into cycling! Only been out, two rides so far this year…
On This Day : 08/02/2017
On This Day back in 2017. A mate and myself, both had fun gearing up in wetsuits! Be both took in turn, to spend time being nice and helpless in the straitjacket!
UK TV programmes to watch this week : 08/02/2025
Michael McIntyre’s Big Show (BBC 1/HD | 8:10pm to 9:00pm | Saturday 8th February 2025)
An evening of entertainment from London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Josh Widdicombe is awoken for an edition of the Midnight Gameshow, boxing star Tony Bellew hands over his phone in Send to All, and the Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins gets the shock of his life in the Unexpected Star Star of the Show. With music from Olly Alexander.
Call the Midwife (BBC 1/HD | 8:05pm to 9:05pm | Sunday 9th February 2025)
The local dustbin men are on strike because of a pay dispute. A huge pile of rubbish quickly forms near Nonnatus House and attracts rats, causing an outbreak of Weil’s disease. A woman who has just given birth to her third baby takes a dislike to Joyce, and refuses to accept her help in dealing with postnatal complications.
Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 11th February 2025) ** NEW SERIES **
New headteacher and ex-Ofsted director, Dame Stella Drake, cracks down on slack school rules and Donte faces his first hurdle as a trainee teacher in the form of new student Ashton. Jared tries to get in Neil’s good books to keep him sweet on his new relationship with Libby.
Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 14th February 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **
At the launch of her highly anticipated skincare product, a wellness business owner suddenly dies from an allergic reaction. Mervin quickly deduces her death to be suspicious when, despite the presence of peanuts in her throat, the victim didn’t eat or drink anything. Meanwhile, Darlene struggles to train up new officer Seb Rose as they investigate an obscure party drug that’s doing the rounds on the island. Tensions run high as Selwyn battles devastating news, while Mervin begins to doubt his own instincts when he uncovers compelling evidence in his mother’s case. Drama, starring Don Gilet and Don Warrington.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.
On This Day : 08/02/2012
On This Day back in 2012. I took these photos of myself wearing my UCI World Cup Team skinsuit, along with a motorcycle helmet.
On This Day : 07/02/2017
On This Day back in 2017. One of my mates, who loves gear the same, if not more than I do. Wanted to do some outdoor photos!
More photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/days-out/07-02-2017/
Had a great day in London! Plus ticked off 6 railway stations
Well pleased with myself! I’ve ticked off more new railway stations in one day, than I did during the whole of 2024!
- Barking
- Barking Riverside
- Fenchurch Street
- Forest Gate
- Wanstead Park
- West Ham
Can you check out the full list at www.gordon-valentine.com/travel/railways/railway-stations/