PaulSB
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The Retirement Thread
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BoldonLad
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- South Tyneside
Yes, their reviews are shocking. But... I think it may be down to the local depots, rather than the national distribution. I have just received a parcel via Evri, today, spot on time. I wasn't in, driver put parcel in a safe place, and put a card through letterbox. Exactly the sort of service I regard as excellent. It would appear, from the reviews, that my experiences are in the minority
BoldonLad
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Not sure which route you are taking, there are several, but, I did Whitehaven -> Sunderland with my son-in-law a few years ago:
- I say "a few years ago", it was 25 years ago, I was only 50, SiL was 35
that is the bad news- at that time, neither of us were regular or accomplished cyclists, with no prior 'training'.
- we were riding low grade hybrids (mine was a Dawes something or other, cost about £150). Son-in-law's was similar, but, in addition, very poorly maintained, at one stage (Threlkeld from memory) we had to stop at a garage and beg a squirt of oil for his chain, because the squeaking was scaring the wildlife.
- We stayed in B&Bs, no camping, so, not too much 'gear' to carry
- We got train to Whitehaven, and, first night, made it to and stayed at Eamont Bridge, near Penrith, that was an easy day
- day 2 was a bit more difficult, celebrating our first day, I had a few too many Gin and Tonics at Eamont Bridge, so, was a bit fragile, plus, we had to go up and over Hartside Fell, but, we made it to Allenheads (I think it was)
- Day 3 was a doddle, almost all down hill to Sunderland
Good luck and enjoy!
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Not sure which route you are taking, there are several, but, I did Whitehaven -> Sunderland with my son-in-law a few years ago:
- I say "a few years ago", it was 25 years ago, I was only 50, SiL was 35
- at that time, neither of us were regular or accomplished cyclists, with no prior 'training'.
- we were riding low grade hybrids (mine was a Dawes something or other, cost about £150). Son-in-law's was similar, but, in addition, very poorly maintained, at one stage (Threlkeld from memory) we had to stop at a garage and beg a squirt of oil for his chain, because the squeaking was scaring the wildlife.
- We stayed in B&Bs, no camping, so, not too much 'gear' to carry
- We got train to Whitehaven, and, first night, made it to and stayed at Eamont Bridge, near Penrith, that was an easy day
- day 2 was a bit more difficult, celebrating our first day, I had a few too many Gin and Tonics at Eamont Bridge, so, was a bit fragile, plus, we had to go up and over Hartside Fell, but, we made it to Allenheads (I think it was)
- Day 3 was a doddle, almost all down hill to Sunderland
Good luck and enjoy!
Did you stay at the Allenheads hotel?
Great food, and accommodation.
When myself and my mate did it some years back we went from Whitehaven to Tynemouth.. 142 miles in 3 easy stages. Hartside Ridge is very testing though. The down hill from there is quite exhilarating.
PaulSB
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- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
You'll be fine. It's a great ride. I first did it perhaps 25 years ago and subsequently around 15 years back. Couple of pointers for you. There used to be a brilliant cafe just before Hartside in Melmerby I think. At Hartside be sure to follow the C2C route and don't be tempted by the main road. I've done both, the main road is agony and while the official route has some short, steep sections overall it's easier. The main road was built for horse and carriage and is a perfect gradient from bottom to top which means your legs get no relief. The official route has varying gradients which for me make life easier. I forget the name but after the third climb in the middle section it's downhill for perhaps 30 miles to Sunderland - Waskerly Way I think.
I've ridden it on a hybrid and road bike. Excellent route. Enjoy.
BoldonLad
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- South Tyneside
Did you stay at the Allenheads hotel?
Great food, and accommodation.
When myself and my mate did it some years back we went from Whitehaven to Tynemouth.. 142 miles in 3 easy stages. Hartside Ridge is very testing though. The down hill from there is quite exhilarating.
After all these years, not too sure, but, I believe so, it was most certainly a pub, because I do recall, I had recovered enough to partake of refreshments
Mo1959
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Morning. Found on Facebook. This is so me 
numbnuts
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- Gone over the hill and far away
)Good morning all.
The fortnightly sainsburys order is being delivered this morning between 7 and 8.
The off on the bike to feed and clean the kittens and mother, plus the resident old cat.
Then a walk over the fields with Millie with a stop at the cafe for tea and a bacon sandwich on the way.
After midday back to the kittens, and the cycle down to the Ding Dong for a meeting of the escape committee this afternoon.
Another busy day in paradise
The fortnightly sainsburys order is being delivered this morning between 7 and 8.
The off on the bike to feed and clean the kittens and mother, plus the resident old cat.
Then a walk over the fields with Millie with a stop at the cafe for tea and a bacon sandwich on the way.
After midday back to the kittens, and the cycle down to the Ding Dong for a meeting of the escape committee this afternoon.
Another busy day in paradise
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welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Coooooeeeeeeeee. Its cool and its raining
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I made a sponge cake with lemon 🍋 icing yesterday
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Stay safe peeps
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PaulSB
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- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Hello retirees. Slept quite well with an hour awake in the middle for a brew. Ridiculous. Feeling a bit stiff after yesterday's ride but hope that will wear off soon............well in about 45 minutes as that's when I set off for today's meet point.
Great day for cycling, pleasantly cool, very still. I was asked to suggest a route. I did. I didn't think about the distance too carefully. 80 miles. A bit unsure that's a good plan. 🤞
I must crack on with breakfast, feeding tomatoes, getting kit on, make sandwiches, etc.
Take care and don't get caught.
Great day for cycling, pleasantly cool, very still. I was asked to suggest a route. I did. I didn't think about the distance too carefully. 80 miles. A bit unsure that's a good plan. 🤞
I must crack on with breakfast, feeding tomatoes, getting kit on, make sandwiches, etc.
Take care and don't get caught.
