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Mark Jacobs went cycling
about 17 hours ago
Cwmcarn Forest 🌳
4:30am ride to beat the heat and it was lovely. I ventured up Cwmcarn Forest, which is a bit of a climb, but the higher I got the cooler it got. Stunning views and the downhill is your reward for the climb.
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Mark Jacobs went cycling
2 days ago
Risca loop
No plan, but some familiar territory from various bits of other routes I have done. The ride down the Sirhowy Valley was lovely and cool under the tree canopy, but temperatures were soon climbing. I also got to see where my traffic hotspots are at 7am and how to avoid…
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2 days ago
Lovely morning @Mark Jacobs will , ou be commuting to work on the bike from the new place? Looks like a nice route.
Mark Jacobs went cycling
4 days ago
Exploring new territory in the South Wales Valleys.
House move complete and it was time to get out and explore today. I’m going to have to get used to more frequent climbing and this morning was a taster.
Stunning views and the downhill on the way back was lovely. I can see I am going to get through…
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Mark Jacobs went cycling
7 days ago
Dawn ride
An early morning ride into Cardiff, before heading up the Taff Trail to Tongwynlais and looping back home. Tonight is my last night in Cardiff and from tomorrow there will be some fresh territory to explore and more hills to climb.
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7 days ago
Good luck withe new venture
Mark Jacobs went cycling
June 16, 2026
Cardiff Bay loop
Coastal mist and a quick appearance from the sun created a beautiful scene this morning as the sun kissed the tops of buildings and created rainbows in the mist.
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June 16, 2026
Wonderful - next time I travel to Cardiff i will try to take a bike
Mark Jacobs went cycling
June 14, 2026
Portskewett & view of the Severn Crossing
I haven’t done this one for sometime and there was no plan when I left the house. It’s surprising how things turn out. The sunshine made a huge difference to the views at the Severn Crossing.
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Mark Jacobs went cycling
June 13, 2026
St Fagans loop
Early morning ride to St Fagans on the east side of Cardiff. It’s hard to believe the city sprawls twelve miles from east to west. Nice to see the sun too.
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Mark Jacobs went cycling
June 11, 2026
Home and dry
I was expecting a soaking this morning, but I got away with it.
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Mark Jacobs went cycling
June 10, 2026
Morning ride.
It’s been a turbulent week and a ride was needed to steady the ship. It might have been a soggy ride, but I am back in calm waters.
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June 10, 2026
Hope you are ok @Mark Jacobs . When things are tricky I always find that everything in life looks better and feels more manageable when viewed from the saddle of a bicycle.
Mark Jacobs went cycling
June 7, 2026
Tour of Cardiff
A damp start, but nothing I couldn’t cope with. I headed towards the the north of the city, passing through Cyncoed, one of the richest parts of the city before moving on to Rhiwbina, Pantmawr, Coryton and Tongwynlais before heading towards the city centre on the Taff Trail and then…
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June 7, 2026
the snail picture is funny 😂
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Mark Jacobs went cycling
June 5, 2026
Pre work ride
Forget to press start on the Garmin this morning 🙈. There’s about 14 miles missing. I had a good time.
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June 5, 2026
That is one great picture of Cardiff @Mark Jacobs though there is so little of it you can recognise the key monuments. Even for this English visitor who as probably been there a dozen times.
Mark Jacobs went cycling
June 4, 2026
A session with my cycologist
The risk of rain was high, but I was going out regardless. I needed to turn the wheels and I knew that if I didn’t get out and do something. It’s the right thing to do. Left the house with lots on my mind, came back free as a bird…
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Mark Jacobs went cycling
June 2, 2026
Pre work ride
Puncture this morning. The joys of living in an urban environment. It’s always a piece of glass. I’m always glad I carry a basic get moving again kit. I can’t complain it’s the second puncture of 2026 and 1,800 miles.
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Mark Jacobs went cycling
June 1, 2026
A brief sunrise
The wheels were turning by 04:45 this morning and I do enjoy the peace and quiet with just the sound of the tyres on the tarmac. The sunrise was brief as the clouds were rolling in with the rain that is forecast today. I’m glad I made the most of…
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June 1, 2026
Looks and sounds great.
about 10 hours ago
Wow @Mark Jacobs that sunrise would be my choice of picture of the week. Think most of us are awake early at the moment but we dont all have that option. Looks a great ride.