Ken and Kathleen Cycling Diary

  Friday 28th March 2025 6.72 miles. Boldon Colliery - Nissan. Bright sunshine, but, strong breeze, and, despite the wind, a brief shower. Only one vintage 1947 pensioner. There is video, but, it is the view from the rear, operator error, failed to switch on front camera. 

  Tuesday 25th February 2025 6.71 Miles. Boldon - Nissan - West Pastures. Only one vintage 1947 pensioner, which I suspect may be the situation in the future. Dry and reasonably bright February morning, a cold wind from the South East. My first cycling outing since October, I was rather surprised that I managed to maintain a 10mph average speed. No video. Thursday 27th February 2025 9.57 Miles. Boldon Colliery - East Boldon - Nissan - West Pastures . One vintage 1947 pensioner. Dry and bright February day, 8C.

Tuesday 29th October 2024 10.90 miles. Boldon - Follingsby Amazon - Jarrow . Bright, sunny afternoon, mild for late October, at 13C. One vintage 1947 Pensioner, riding Specialised Vado 4 SL e-bike. AKASO EK7000 Camera.   

Saturday 26th October 2024. 7.13 Miles.  Boldon - West Meadows - Nissan.    Only one vintage 1947 pensioner, riding Specialised Vado 4 SL e-bike. Pleasant bright autumn day, 14c and dry, very calm. AKASO EK7000 camera.

  Saturday 5th October 2024  7.34 miles. Boldon - Nissan - West Meadows. One vintage 1947 pensioner, riding Specialised Vado 4 SL. AKASO EK7000 Camera. Mild and sunny morning, good weather for October in UK.

  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...