Canal dreams – muddy towpaths and river banks
Posted by DocDelete in Bicycles, Excursions on 28. Sep, 2008 | No Comments
I took a short spin today, down to Knowle via the Grand Union Canal towpath, and back up Warwick Road to Olton via Solihull. I have a motley collection of cobbled-together bicycles, today’s choice being made on the basis of terrain. The Claud Butler touring bike would’ve been flummoxed by the towpath, as the route [...]
Cyclists lost: the monument in Meriden
Posted by DocDelete in Bicycles, Excursions on 23. Jul, 2008 | No Comments
I decided to clear the cobwebs this morning, after an intensive week on a single project, so I trundled down to Meriden on the old bike. This is the route, covering a little over 20 miles. Headwind moderate, weather overcast, humid, but free from rain. Super duper. View Larger Map Along the way it struck [...]
The Kingfisher Jaunt
Posted by DocDelete in Bicycles, Excursions on 26. Jun, 2008 | No Comments
I took some time yesterday to cycle around Birmingham’s Kingfisher Project – some 7 miles or so of ‘country’ path that tracks the River Cole. Together with Sheldon Country Park, and The Shire Country Park it forms a circuit of hidden greenery, where there’s plenty of opportunity to suspend reality, and pretend you’re not in [...]
‘Ow much? Yow’ve gorrabe kiddin’!
Posted by DocDelete in Excursions on 25. Aug, 2006 | No Comments
Took a trip to The Black Country Museum with Mrs Delete and MiniDoc yesterday. I’ve been before, I reckon around eleven years ago, and I guess there’s been development in that time but I really can’t recall what it was like. It’s a worthwhile experience, probably best contemplated on a quietish day. The visitor really [...]
