Ken and Kathleen Cycling Diary

  Wednesday, 11th September 2024 6.76 miles. Boldon - Follingsby Bridge - West Meadow.   One vintage 1947 pensioner, riding Specialised Vado. 4 SL e-bike. AKASO EK7000 Camera. Calm and sunny morning, but, a chilly 7c, winter is coming.

Monday 2nd September 2024 6.96 Miles. Boldon - Nissan Washington.   A dismal, foggy morning, turning to rain, halfway around my route. Not the most sensible decision to go out this morning. One vintage 1947 Pensioner, riding Specialised Vado 4 SL e-bike. AKASO EK7000 Camera. Tuesday 3rd September 2024 10.76 miles. Boldon - Whitburn.  A dry autumn morning, stiff breeze from the West, cooler now, but, still mild enough for fingerless gloves. One    vintage 1947 Pensioner, riding Specialised Vado 4 SL e-bike. AKASO EK7000 Camera. Wednesday 4th September 2024 5.54 Miles. Boldon - Downhill Lane. What was supposed to be a quick spin out, became a problem, spots of rain, within the first five minutes, then, Garmin Mount came loose. So, a return to base, quick tighten of Garmin Mount, by which time, rain. stopped, so, ride continues. A cloudy, but mild (16c) afternoon.   One    vintage 1947 Pensioner, riding Carrera Cross City Folding e-bike. AKASO EK7000 Camera.

Sunday 25th August 2024.  8.02 miles.  Boldon - Wardley - Jarrow - Boldon. Pleasant calm and mild late summer morning. One vintage 1947 Pensioner, riding Specialised Vado 4 SL e-bike. AKASO EK7000 Camera.   Monday 26th August 2024 12.52 Miles. Boldon - Whitburn - Boldon.   Dull, then, a bit or rain, then, a bit of sunshine appears. One vintage 1947 Pensioner, riding a Specialised Vado 4 SL e-bike. AKASO EK7000 Camera. Wednesday, 28th August 2024 7.13 miles. Boldon - Nissan Washington. Heavy overnight rain had left many puddles, but, dry, bright and mild this morning. One vintage 1947 Pensioner, riding a Specialised Vado 4 SL e-bike. AKASO EK7000 Camera.

  Sunda y 18th August 2024 7.06 miles. Boldon - Nissan - West Pastures . One vintage 1947 Pensioner, riding Specialised Vado 4 SL e-bike. Cloudy but mild morning. AKASO EK7000 Camera. Monday 19th August 2024 9.69 miles. Boldon - Blue House Lane - Downhill Lane. One vintage 1947 Penioner, riding Specialised Vado 4 SL e-bike. Cloudy, and decidedly cool. AKASO EK7000 Camera. A slightly different route this morning, just for a bit of variety.

Sunday, 11th August 2024 10.12 miles.  The Boldons - Downhill Lane - Follingsby Bridge - West Pastures. One vintage 1947 Pensioner, riding Specialised Vado 4 SL e-bike. Pleasant summer morning. Front camera stopped recording about halfway point, so, for the second half, you have the rear view! 3.2 miles. To rescue brother John's hanging baskets (gone on holiday, and, forgot to water them). One vintage 1947 Pensioner, riding Carrera Cross City Folding e-bike. Monday 12th August 2024 3.47 miles.  Boldon. More plant first aid.    One vintage 1947 Pensioner, riding Carrera Cross City Folding e-bike. Tuesday, 13th August 2024 3.83 miles. Jarrow - Boldon. Drop car off and cycle home.      One vintage 1947 Pensioner, riding Carrera Cross City Folding e-bike.Pleasnt summer morning. 4.21 Miles. Boldon - Jarrow. Cycle to collect car.      One vintage 1947 Pensioner, riding Carrera Cross City Folding e-bike. Weather has deteriorated since this morning. Dull and threatening rain. Wednesday 1

Monday 5th August 2024 3.12 miles. Jarrow - Boldon. Ride home after dropping of car for repair. One vintage 1947 pensioner, riding Carrera Cross City e-Bike. Pleasant summer morning.  

  Sunday, 28th July 2024 6.8 Miles. Boldon Colliery Nissan (Sunderland).    One vintage 1947 pensioner, riding Carerra Cross City e-bike. Sunny and warm. Garmin did not plot activity. Camera did not record ride. Not my day for technology!, fortunately, my legs worked. Map plotted manually. the 6.8 is as recorded by my Apple Watch (you can always rely on Apple). Monday, 29th July 2024 10.58 miles. Boldon - South Shields.  One vintage 1947 pensioner, riding Specialised Vado 4 SL e-bike. Pleasant calm and mild morning, and, I think the technology worked this morning! Wednesday, 31st July 2024 6.75 miles. Boldon - West Meadows.  One vintage 1947 pensioner, riding Specialised Vado 4 SL e-bike. Pleasant calm and mild morning. Overslept slightly, so, not a very long ride, this morning.