Week ending, Saturday 1st August 2026 (9.70 miles)

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Monday, 27th July 2026

9.70 miles. Two vintage 1947 pensioners riding a Hase Pino Steps, semi-recumbent tandem. Warm 21C, but, with a really brisk wind from the West. We tried out a new variation on one of our routes. The intention to make a circuit, taking in the Red Lion (a possible refreshment stop). We did Boldon Colliery - Cleadon Village - Fulwell - East Boldon - West Boldon - Boldon Colliery. The intention was, after West Boldon, to go along Downhill Lane, then, via the Cycle route alongside the A19. But, the unpleasant wind, plus too much traffic noise (for most of the way, we were on Cycle Routes), meant that the "Boss" Pensioner had had enough, so, we cut it short. 

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