Old Farts Cycling Club
'The Middle Way Round'
June 2008
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All images ©2008 Laurie Wilson ,Ray Hudson, Trevor McAvoy
All images ©2008 Laurie Wilson ,Ray Hudson, Trevor McAvoy
Thursday continued |
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 Lunch in the centre of Birmingham |
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 Laurie's fallen off |
 Gas Street Basin, Birmingham |
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 the damage to Ray's bike when he 'went over the top' |
 Brownhills miner statue |
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 is this an 'inappropriate chocolate stop'? |
FridayLichfield to Nottingham(59 miles)
Todays Route
The route between Lichfield and Derby crosses relatively level countryside on a wide variety of surfaces. Minor roads predominate, but there are also sections on canal towpath and longer traffic-free sections through Burton-upon-Trent. From Etwall to Mackworth, on the
outskirts of Derby, the route is all traffic-free following the line of
an old railway.
The route into Derby city centre follows
cycle lanes along the major roads.  |
 Trev diverted for a few minutes to visit his new great-nephew Jacob |
National Memorial Arboretum Close to Lichfield we stop to visit the 150 acres of trees and memorials devoted to the concept of Remembrance. http://www.nationalmemorialarboretum.org.uk/ |
 The Arboretum is the home of the Armed Forces Memorial which was opened in October 2007. |
 It is a striking and emotive memorial and is quickly assuming national significance. |
 It gives recognition and thanks for those who have died whilst on duty or as a result of terrorist action since the Second World War and acknowledges the enduring sacrifice of those who mourn their loss. |
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 On the 11th hour of the 11th day of each November (11th month) a shaft of sunlight passes through this and other slices in the structure to illuminate the central wreath. |
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 The canal at Burton upon Trent |
 Lunch on the cycle track |
 the old boys get the seat! |
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.JPG) The official start/finish of last years ride - The Pennine Cycle Way - Berwick to Derby |
SaturdayNottingham to Worksop(36 miles)
Todays Route
On a mixture of
minor roads and traffic-free paths the route goes from Nottingham to
Hucknall and Ravenshead.
 ...it's raining! |
 Its a soggy departure from Nottingham |
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 Newstead Abbey |
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 Derek still needs attention to his first day injuries |
 Laurie offers to intubate him (he's seen it on Casualty) but Ray decides that plaster will do. |
 We're in Sherwood Forrest |
 ...not far now |
 We've made it to Worksop |
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 "can I intubate him now?" |
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 Our welcome party of supporters |
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 Trev cracks the bubbly |
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