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diablotourer went cycling
5 days ago
Tour de Northumberland
Road iron out today. Headed up vaguely coastal wise then across t't moors west of Alnwick. Glorious day, perhaps a few too many climbs. Especially the barstewards round Simon side. Forgot about the Mitford road closure so that meant some light gravelling. Lovely lunch and pint at the marvellous Star…
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diablotourer went for a hike
June 8, 2026
A Droitwich dawdle
Out with work. Had found a pub to stay at, with a bit of a walk from the train station. Nice walk, suitable refreshments at the end. Weird posting without the bike or dog !
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diablotourer went mountain biking
June 7, 2026
A wander from Warkworth
A trip out around Warkworth and Alnwick
Some familiar tracks, some new. Met no other off road riders but encountered three separate groups of motorbikes. Was on BOATs at the time I suppose. Bridleway across from Longhoughton was nice and varied as was the one between the gilf club and…
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diablotourer went mountain biking
May 31, 2026
Off a-roman' in the Tyne Valley
Explored both sides of the Tyne. Some cracking tracks I've been meaning to ride for a while and some fun descents. Really enjoyed riding parallel to the Wall. For Duncan's attention, in avoiding the flooded track i managed to go shin deep in a camouflaged bog! Finished on the end…
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May 31, 2026
Nice looking route. Have saved as it'll be good to get out that way at some point.
What we learn is to accept the soggy feet, trying to avoid it just makes things worse 😂
diablotourer went gravel riding
May 25, 2026
Mad dogs and mountain bikers - Scorchio
Decided to go for a shakedown ride after replacing headset bearings the other week. Lathered despite a bit of sea breeze. Had found a field side track between New Hartley and the Avenue when out with dog, so rode that instead of the scrappy road. Pretty good. Lots of 🐴🐴…
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diablotourer went cycling
May 24, 2026
On the road, in the sun
Glorious day and with not much wind. went out on the road bike. Had a great day, saw quite a few hares, as per rubbish photo, squirrels, kestrel and er, llamas. Refreshments courtesy of the marvellous Capheaton Cafe. Lovely quiet roads although a couple of them involved a bit of…
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May 24, 2026
@diablotourer thats a canny run out especially in this heat, i fixed by flat tyre today !! It was too hot for me.
diablotourer went for a hike
May 10, 2026
Monkseaton meandering
Had a bit of an internal plumbing issue at the end of the week. Decided not to impersonate Greg Lemond in the 1986 Tour, but as things had, ahem, firmed up, went out with the hound. Happy to take a chance with some sports rehydration at the end
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diablotourer went mountain biking
May 4, 2026
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May 4, 2026
Epic 🙂
diablotourer went for a hike
May 1, 2026
Too sunny for work. Time to be oot and aboot.
Checked forecast, took day off. Had the dog so four paws instead of two wheels. Took the long way between West Monkseaton and Monkseaton metro stations. Glorious day and a fine day out. Found a few tracks I may revisit on the bike. Mid walk refreshment at the Keel Row,…
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diablotourer went mountain biking
April 26, 2026
South of The River shenanigans
Headed out on some favourite tracks and on some new ones. Descent down Lintz Green Lane was fun as was the drop down to the Batt House Ford. Good but bumpy track down to Stocksfield. Took on some appropriate sports nutrition at the new Tyne valley Tap. Very good beer,…
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April 26, 2026
Soon to be moving out to Rowlands gill so some of these will become my local trails! Looks like a good day out!
diablotourer went for a hike
April 12, 2026
Sunny Sunday saunter
Dog walk day, also try out new boots day. (Grisport Shermans, on sale at Walkoutdoors). Lovely sunny day, quite a few people out. Refreshments at Left Luggage. Around Monkseaton/shiremoor, two fields of metal detectorists. Didn't see a canary yellow TR7 so not the DMDC
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diablotourer went cycling
April 6, 2026
Hit the North(umberland roads)
Brought the road bike out of hibernation with a view to heading out Bolam and Capheaton way. Alas, an attack of @duncan -itis struck. The chain snapped twice. So I thought I'd cut the ride short, haven't broken a chain for ages. Spot of light gravel at either end of…
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April 6, 2026
😂 I've not had it again though it was out that way that got me!
diablotourer went gravel riding
March 29, 2026
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March 29, 2026
Decided it was time to get back to adventure rides. Picked a glorious day weather wise, if by glorious you mean gales, rain, a bit of sun and some hail. Cross head out but thankfully cross tail back. Went on some new tracks near Matfen, clarty, an interesting woodland track heading north from Gosforth
diablotourer went gravel riding
March 27, 2026
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March 27, 2026
Spur of the moment night ride round the tracks. Such a difference at night, seemed to ride it quicker. Had a flyby from what looked like a tawny owl in the Dene.
diablotourer went gravel riding
March 15, 2026
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March 15, 2026
Fitted the new bracket on Friday so out for a test run today. Smoooooth as silk. Also a narrower spindle length so the chainline is improved. Tracks were a bit drier than I expected which was a bonus. Had a bit of cyclocross hurdling practice on the track north from Double Row. Hopefully get a longer
June 8, 2026
@diablotourer. You seem to have a good grasp of the off road tracks all over the north east, its ages since i was cycling up there. Im always impressed with your routes, chapeau on this ride too