CitroJim's AX, C3 Picasso, Cycling and Running Tales

[CitroJim]

f-w-i-w, Pewsey's sort of on Jim's route but while it's got a railway station doesn't appear to be on any useful road.

If it has a good cycle-friendly B and B it could well be on the route Van

It been a good week this week and an excellent weekend.. Nothing much to say about the cars as they're barely used.. I did check over both and run the Activa up to exercise its suspension and charge the battery...

Other than that I've been doing much cycling and running...

I passed through Little Horwood today and en-route I bagged this lovely finger-post telling me the way

Own Work

Sadly it seems the Shoulder of Mutton pub adjacent to the rally field is now closed down

A big event yesterday was my duty as Run Director at Linford Wood parkrun. Unbeknown to me a couple of photos of me in action were taken

It's a duty I'm very proud and honoured to be able to undertake It's a lot of work but very satisfying when it goes well, as it did yesterday

Me briefing some of the volunteers... I'm the one wearing the blue and white tabard just in case of any confusion



And this is the only time you'll ever see me operating a clipboard



The tabard I'm wearing is far too big and only fits me where it touches. It's an XL and I need an XS

Next Saturday I'll be a parkrun tourist in Wiltshire... Looking forward to it

[Hell Razor5543]

Jim, if you are (on your long distance meanderings) planning on passing through Reading let me know. I can, at least, provide hot water (although I will have to get proper de-caff tea for you). I cannot promise much (well, anything really) in the way of sustenance, as my cooking is not up to much. I would have to buy in flapjacks and so on.

[CitroJim]

Jim, if you are (on your long distance meanderings) planning on passing through Reading let me know. I can, at least, provide hot water (although I will have to get proper de-caff tea for you). I cannot promise much (well, anything really) in the way of sustenance, as my cooking is not up to much. I would have to buy in flapjacks and so on.

Thanks James

Sadly, I'm not planning on going anywhere near Reading as I'm trying to avoid all big town and cities... My plan is to stick to quiet back-roads and lightly-used B Roads only whilst avoiding any busy intersections those roads may have with major highways..

I'm currently struggling on how to avoid Oxford and Swindon at the moment

It's proving tricky... A bit like going to Kent and avoiding London and the Dartford Crossing!!!

[Hell Razor5543]

I wonder if the Kennet and Avon canal towpath might be worth considering?

[CitroJim]

I wonder if the Kennet and Avon canal towpath might be worth considering?

An excellent suggestion James but sadly not as I can't ride my road bike along such surfaces James...

The route must be on normal tarmac roads only...

[Zelandeth]

The tow path is probably smoother than some of the roads around here these days!

[CitroJim]

The tow path is probably smoother than some of the roads around here these days!

Yes, that's true Zel

Mind you, I found some lovely smooth Redways today in MK. I went for a 15 mile ride around all the northern parklands with a running friend and I was pleasantly surprised at the general quality of both the trails and the main Redways...

The ride was utterly gorgeous... I had almost forgotten just how much breathtakingly beautiful and scenic parkland we have in Milton Keynes - we are truly blessed It's National Park quality and well maintained by the Parks Trust without exception.

I never knew we had a Roman settlement at Bancroft either until today! A real discovery ride..

Worth a visit for sure...

[CitroJim]

Had a fantastic weekend down in Somerset with Alasdair (Stickyfinger), James (Elma) and Kelv, James's absolutely handsome and adorable dog

The Pug of Love did a good job of taking me down and back and averaged about 45mpg according to the on-board computer... That was achieved by careful and slow driving - I never exceeded 50mph anywhere as 50mph to me is utterly flying... It feels more like 100mph!

The highlight of the weekend was equally divided between Alasdair's amazing culinary skills on the Rayburn and a trip in Alasdair's V6 Activa to the Haynes Motor Museum and back. Alasdair's Activa is just simply gorgeous and rides absolutely beautifully...

The Haynes Motor Museum is absolutely excellent and well worth a visit... Sunday was also the rare breeds show but sadly it was a bit spoilt by the awful weather... Some jolly intersting cars though...

My photos from the show and museum can be viewed in this Flickr Album. Enjoy

The weekend certainly did a good job of recharging my batteries. Thanks Alasdair

[Stickyfinger]

The door is always open Jim, yep a good weekend I would say

[Hell Razor5543]

Those are some beautiful pictures of some lovely vehicles.

[CitroJim]

The door is always open Jim

Thanks Alasdair That's very much appreciated...

Your tomatoes and beans are rather delicious As are the courgettes! I let Robyn have one of them and she was utterly delighted - she sends her thanks

[Fake Concern]

Great pictures Jim, thanks for sharing them. Another place to put on my list for a visit!

[CitroJim]

Checked over Gabriel today all ready for her to go to her new home next Sunday. She started on the button and is in fine fettle..

She's all good Davie Sadly I won't have time to wash her before you have her as I'm going away well before the crack of dawn on Tuesday and will be away until Saturday night.

I'm off on a little holiday followed by a bike sportive in the New Forest

So I'll be busy packing and getting ready when you visit on Monday Chris Hopefully I'll have 99.9% of it done by then...

This is the pile of stuff I've already got ready to go with me... Somehow all that and a bike plus a little more has to squeeze into a 207

Own Work

I start packing early and add things to it as I think of them or I'm in danger of forgetting something important. I also have a master packing list for these sorts of outings to further remind me...

OCD yes, but it works

I also ran up the Activa but soon I'll be laying her up properly for the winter...

[daviemck2006]

No need to wash her Jim, by the time I get 600 miles home she will be dirty again anyway. If she is starting and stopping and going up and down shes all good. Im not buying her for the cosmetics, wouldnt want to wash the rest of the lacquer off lol. I may have plans. Secret at the moment, but I know if I do these plans you will approve!

[myglaren]

oooooh secrets!

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