Archive for the ‘Poole and Surrounds’ Category

Where is the New Forest

Saturday, April 7th, 2007

I think the ride to the New Forest was a bit optimistic. We cycled for 30 miles (50kms) and couldnt even find the New Forest and got kinda lost. after about 20 miles we were both in extreme agony. Sore bums, legs etc. I thought I might’ve been a bit fitter, having been riding regularly for the last few months, but only on short trips of about 1 hours duration.

The ride started out well, with some nice harbour scenery:

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Then a gentle forest trail:

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We stopped and laughed at all the people in the traffic jam on their way into Poole:

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This is an old train line we are riding on. Its been covered up and turned into a cycle track. Isn’t Mikes bum cute?

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An old train station. Pity we cant catch the train from here, my bum is so sore.

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After another 3 hours riding we found working train station and took the easy way home:

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Look at all the Crayfish

Thursday, April 5th, 2007

Well apparently they are lobsters. not sure what the difference is. These guys were bringing up loads of crates of lobsters and all different types of crabs down the Quay. We considered buying one but neither of us really knew what do to with it.

 

Bike Night

Wednesday, April 4th, 2007

Last night was bike night down the quay. Every Tuesday night in Summer, Poole is invaded by up to 1000 motorbikes of all shapes and sizes.

It was quite a dark evening so alot of my photos didnt come out very well. I will try get some better ones next week. These were about the best of them: