30 June 2014

Bimble out on the CX bike in the sun

After three rides on the Beargrease back to back covering nearly 80 miles it was time for a change and ride something alittle easier on my legs so out come the Dale Super X. Todays ride was a little different to normal taking in the cycle lane from Durham to Birtley then more tarmac surfaced old lines from Birtley to Cox Green then offroad gravel trails / road sections to get back home. I took a half day from work as I had an appointment to get my eyes tested (first time in nearly 6 years!) and finish off a new job application form but got side tracked by the sun and lure of trails again! This CX bike fairly nips along the fast smooth sections with a nice tail wind blowing you along, the tracks were quite as well so not much stopping and starting for dogs/kids etc. Below are some photos from todays ride -  
Shaded through the wooded sections

Sign is some what out of date but still very important during the warmer summer months

which way will i go today then? down hill to Washington way looks good!

The local art work



Sunny / dark / sunny sections through the woods

The original C2C sign

This 1/4" plate steel lasts longer than a self adhsive sign sticker!

Plenty of bridges & tunnels on todays route, from modern constructions to vintage engeenring

Bridge @ Cox Geen

Zoom in n the photo and check out the sign above the life rings, i think the boat club needs a few bob spending on it !

Low tide on the river - smelly in places

Now then where has the normal trail gone to? time for a road diversion instead

Finchale Priory with the Abbey in the background

All up hill from the bridge back home, time to stop and take this last pic

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