Ken and Kathleen Cycling Diary

Thursday 25th June 2026 5.08 miles. Two vintage 1947 pensioners, riding Hase Pino Steps, semi-recumbent tandem. A much cooler day today, with sea fret rolling in from the Sea and the Humber Estuary, so, really at more typical English summer temperature, ie about 20c. "Freezing" according to Kathleen. We cycle to The Spotted Duck Tea Rooms, within Westfield Country park, on the edge of the hamlet of Fitling Wednesday 24th June 2026 5.09+6.15 =11.24 11.24 miles.  Two vintage 1947 Pensioners, riding Hase Pino Steps, sejm-recumbant tandem. It is hot, 27c. Kenby Farm - Roos - Burton Pidsea - Kenby Farm. Tuesday 23rd June 2026 5.97 miles. Two vintage 1947 Pensioners, riding Hase Pino Steps, sejm-recumbant tandem. It is hot, 27c. Exploring the immediate area around Kenby Farm CL. The road outside the site is actually part of a cycling bye-way circular route, but, on checking, it is 50+ miles, a little beyond our capabilities.

  Sunday 14th June 2026 12.12 miles. Boldon Colliery - Nissan - Amazon Follingsby - Jarrow - Boldon Colliery. Two vintage 1947 pensioners, riding Hase Pino Steps Semi-recumbent tandem. Dull, with heavy cloud, windy, not a good day, for mid June. Rounded off with a "picnic" in West Park, Jarrow. Not the best experience, park is neglected, and, infested with dogs running loose off the lead.

  Wednesday, 10th June 2026 10.94 miles. Boldon Colliery - Whitburn - Boldon Colliery.  Two vintage 1947 pensioners, riding Hase Pino Steps Semi-recumbent Tandem. For June, rather chilly, some some sunshine, but, also, a shower. Not even the pleasure of a coffee at Whitburn, cafe has closed and is being refurbished, before being re-openned by new owners.