Where is the New Forest

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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Easter Highs

April 5th, 2007

Apparently we are going to have highs of 17 degrees over all of the easter days. I wonder if the weather website is just saying that to make us feel good or whether it will really happen.

I really do hope so as we have some awesome bike rides lined up for the weekend. This is the plan if the weather stays good:

Good Friday: Cycle to the new forest and forage for some caches

Saturday: Cycle to lulworth cove and durdle dor

Sunday: Cycle to Swangage and catch the ferry back

We should have some amazing photos after the weekend so stay tuned!

Look at all the Crayfish

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

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:

 

 

Welcome

April 3rd, 2007

Welcome to my new blog. I will update my travels and other everyday stuff.