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Simple pleasures…

On June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 By grassupthemiddle1 Comment

After ten weeks of lockdown, isolating in my apt due to Type 1 Diabetes and following govt advice, I began venturing out on my bike again... The first ten weeks were pretty good to be fair. I got into routines and I was riding the bike twice a day (indoors). The routine proved invaluable and …

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Ever onward…

On June 21, 2020 By grassupthemiddleLeave a comment

Come August this year it'll be 4 years since we created the blog! 4 years since Steve, Will and I journeyed to Anglesey for a weekend of riding... Still one of my fondest memories. We've ridden lots since then, we've made new friends and eaten plenty of chips! The bike fettling hasn't stopped, if anything …

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Keeping it local…

On January 8, 2018 By grassupthemiddle1 Comment

I’m flying to the other side of the world in a few days, going for a long ride along the length of New Zealand with friends from that country, I cannot wait to get started, its a place I’ve only known for a few years but I feel at home there. However my real home …

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One idea is all it takes…

On December 30, 2017December 30, 2017 By grassupthemiddleLeave a comment

2017. Overall, a year like any other. A mixture of good and bad. A new job for me. Another year of parenting and the, let's say entertaining, developments in the life of a little boy with Autism. More fantastic book discoveries... Lots to be happy about and highlights a plenty. From a riding point of …

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Turned out nice again…

On November 5, 2017November 6, 2017 By grassupthemiddle3 Comments

A rough stuff ride in search of Charlie (and a suitable breakfast spot!) After a shaky 24 hrs weather wise, which necessitated a few tweaks to the original plan (MTB’s swapped for mudguarded machines) Myself, Steve & Graham gathered at the meeting spot in good spirits. All confident that the forecast would hold true and …

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A perfect day…

On October 25, 2017October 25, 2017 By grassupthemiddleLeave a comment

About a month or so ago I sent a letter. Wanting nothing in return it was sent with one purpose, to say thank you! It was sent to David Warner. The man responsible for bringing the world of one Charlie Chadwick to life ( please see previous post - Pot of gold... ) Charlie’s diaries ( 4 …

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The Rough Stuff Fellowship…

On September 14, 2017September 14, 2017 By grassupthemiddleLeave a comment

Started in May 1955 at the 'Black Swan' in Leominster by, amongst others, our old mate and hero Charlie Chadwick! The RSF is a national club for cyclists who enjoy riding on bridleways, tracks and quiet lanes. Myself and a number of the #grassupthemiddle gang are members and if you've been following this blog long …

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Graham’s first…

On September 13, 2017 By grassupthemiddleLeave a comment

And definitely not his last!  Tuesday 12th Sept, in pictures... Splendid 🙂 Pictures - Graham Ashton

Back at it…

On September 12, 2017 By grassupthemiddleLeave a comment

Tuesday 12th Sept. An early start with a keen eye on the skies this morning.  The actual conditions and the forecast not quite matching up, but apart from the unavoidable wet roads all was relatively well as myself, Steve and Graham met at the usual spot and headed off for a now classic #grassupthemiddle breakfast …

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Home and happy…

On April 30, 2017 By grassupthemiddle1 Comment

The journey home from New Zealand wasn't as bad as I feared, all three 'Lord of the Rings' films watched, accompanied by a constant twitching of the legs, jet lag not too harsh. I was gagging for a ride but I sensibly resisted for a (whole) day, then the opportunity arrived. Paul and Neil had …

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Our #gutmspringforward23 bivvy weekend has just taken place, there was a good turnout and the weather was mostly kind, unfortunately I managed to pick up yet another chest infection so couldn’t make it so I’ll be intrigued to read about it in a forthcoming blog post coming soon There’s a new post up on the blog, some excellent writing and snapping about some fun winter riding from our pal @singlespeedsimon Bicycle rides are always enhanced by either a train or boat journey somewhere along the way, boats are best but trains run a close second twenty five miles into 25mph headwinds equals a beer on a bench with a sea view @farmyardbrewco ground conditions wet, forecast wet, bring mudguards Last reminder that if you are coming along to the #GUTMspringforward23 bivvy please let us know so we can book dinner for the evening, we’ll be eating at a country pub that gets busy on a Saturday night The forecast is looking good for this coming Sunday, so it maybe a good day for a fully loaded shakedown ride in preparation for the #GUTMspringforward23 bivvy ? Meeting at 830am @Riverbankcoffee for a ride out to Rostherne Church across the cheshire tundra, a sociable thirty miles or so, all welcome #GUTMspringforward23 bivvy details, meeting at the Riverbank Cafe at 1030 and riding by 11ish, sociable pace and mostly flat until the last pull up to the bivvy spot, dinner at a pub, amazing night under the stars, early morning artisinal coffe, ride home fully satisfied The next Sunday Service will be decided on the day due to the weather forecast, it looks like heavy rain so if we do ride it’ll be into the city for an urban exploration, meeting at 8am at Riverbank for coffee
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