tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80551786088022951392024-02-07T08:22:08.513+00:00Timeless AdventuresDave Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05787836260744899013noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055178608802295139.post-69814275993142574242015-07-09T19:22:00.001+01:002015-07-09T19:22:23.124+01:00Day 1 - Iceland <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv-4st4OLEbz4vPY1qRil1LIvy5DO9FZDBPn0ruWHC6oSfcsifAGGtHPrKyQIkBQUADvKuE2nLhlqccmbBZk50JHt9hM-gzuMGgYjl9IfPROhsq_OY8sLGUtbtdLjSlHQIabvrc_O8DDgn/s1600/DSC_0342.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv-4st4OLEbz4vPY1qRil1LIvy5DO9FZDBPn0ruWHC6oSfcsifAGGtHPrKyQIkBQUADvKuE2nLhlqccmbBZk50JHt9hM-gzuMGgYjl9IfPROhsq_OY8sLGUtbtdLjSlHQIabvrc_O8DDgn/s640/DSC_0342.JPG"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6mmFxG4zdHGgkSuJXsBs_wyU1FxYkgLAgaPoRcQmajwLYdzFtMXlmT87r_oV0t0xhFnWTLiPz-FvW6bRbD1CooWnY-ZiKUZDfPRiSgQVfUhY80K4g_y88c_QWdN0ybIPb7nA1abH22RJG/s1600/1436466039998.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6mmFxG4zdHGgkSuJXsBs_wyU1FxYkgLAgaPoRcQmajwLYdzFtMXlmT87r_oV0t0xhFnWTLiPz-FvW6bRbD1CooWnY-ZiKUZDfPRiSgQVfUhY80K4g_y88c_QWdN0ybIPb7nA1abH22RJG/s640/1436466039998.jpg"> </a> </div>Dave Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05787836260744899013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055178608802295139.post-4252553226912723462014-08-08T19:45:00.000+01:002014-08-08T20:01:12.785+01:001st post in over a year!I have become a little bit lazy when it has come to this my blog since I moved back to reading. Things are going to change but before they do I will re-cap my last two years, fairly briefly.
Being in Reading and starting a teaching career left little time for play time so had to use my holiday time wisely.<br />
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<b>Christmas 2012</b> - Skiing in Villars with Kelly and some of her Aiglon colleagues.<br />
<b>Easter 2013</b> - Road biking in Spain (the start of a bit more exercise)<br />
<b>Summer half-term 2013</b> - Weekend in Italy (accidentally ran a half marathon and singed up for a half ironman)<br />
<b>June/July 2013 - </b>lots of short runs, decent rides and lots of open water swimming.<br />
<b>Summer Holidays 2013 - </b>Switzerland and Slovenia, more running, biking swimming and the occasional hill day.<br />
<b>8th/9th September 2013 - </b>Half Ironman and damaged knee ligaments in the process.<br />
<b>Oct, Nov, Dec 2013 - </b>Diddley Squat - Knee injury prevented me maintaining any fitness I might of had and became a lardy ass.<br />
<b>Easter 2014 - </b>Road riding around Annecy, very painful and Kelly was on beast mode.<br />
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I have managed to do some great things but have also missed doing more of the everyday activities so I am currently really enjoying having the summer holiday to get out an play in the hills.<br />
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I have climbed for the first time in 2 years, biked lots of my old favourite trails and met up with lots of the people I used to get out with.<br />
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Highlight so far is an evening of scrambling up Idwal Buttress after driving up from Reading. Great route, brilliant atmosphere, with the clouds becoming quite moody and we had the mountains to ourselves. I also proposed to Kelly after a picnic at the top...SHE SAID YES!!!!<br />
<br />Dave Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05787836260744899013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055178608802295139.post-73278507245023453382013-07-22T21:58:00.000+01:002013-07-22T21:58:10.413+01:0048 Days to go! Training and Fundraising updateIt is only 48 days until I will be dragging myself around the Henley Half Ironman.<br />
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The good news is that I have made a bit of progress. Training has started and I was starting to feel pretty good about it. Then the 2nd Half of the Summer term started, work commitments meant my 5am runs and swims weren't sustainable. Training took a dive but as the end of the term struck I have had a cracking weekend with a short ride on Saturday and then Sunday saw a 3km swim followed by a 10km run. A bit of a success as I am not suffering today!<br />
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Hoping to get out Tuesday morning for a run and to the lake in the evening.<br />
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Recommend the <a href="http://www.mysportingtimes.com/tri20-swim-centre.htm" target="_blank">Tri20 Swim Centre</a>, very friendly and it seems to be well organised.<br />
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Oh yes, <b><u>s</u></b><u style="font-weight: bold;">ponsorship!</u> I have decided to raise money for Helen and Douglas House, a charity my family and I have been involved in raising money for sometime. I have not done much recently but this is a challenge that will push me hard. Finding time to train, to build up the distance needed and to complete the race itself.<br />
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Please sponsor me to help raise money for an extremely worthy cause! <span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1c1c; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://www.justgiving.com/d-murphy" target="_blank" title="JustGiving - Sponsor me now!"><img alt="JustGiving - Sponsor me now!" height="85" src="http://www.justgiving.com/App_Themes/JustGiving/images/badges/badge5.gif" width="150" /></a></span><br />
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When I was 14/15 I went to a swimming training holiday with Reading Swimming Club to Club La Santa, Lanzarote, We were there just before they were holding an Iron man event. I had no idea what it was but remember thinking it was a stupid name, can't be that hard. I was wrong, I discovered that the Iron man event was a hard core triathlon, 3.8km swim, 180km ride followed by a marathon. Ridiculous, but I decided that it could be good. I did some research, decided for numerous reasons that it wasn't for me and then the idea never crossed my mind again.</div>
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Until recently when somebody I have never met but rides in the same club mentioned it. It was called the Henley Challenge (<a href="http://www.challengehenley.com/">http://www.challengehenley.com/</a>), I looked it up and saw they also did a Half Iron man, still not exactly easy but manageable I thought (I hope).</div>
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Dave Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05787836260744899013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055178608802295139.post-31499279774803208672013-04-13T22:20:00.001+01:002013-04-14T11:59:43.775+01:00An 8 Day Road-ie-Trip to Alicante and Girona<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Biking in Spain is where it's at! There is a very good reason why so many professionals live or lived there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kelly and I have just come back from an amazing Easter holiday road biking on the East coast of Spain. The plan was initially to be in the south of France but as the weather looked worse and worse there we changed our plans, packed up Rory (VW Transporter) and set off from cold, snowy Villars-Sur-Ollon for hot, dry Alicante. Its a fair old drive but during this time we experienced all sorts of weather including hail stones the size of ping pong balls. The photo doesnt do them justice but trust me, they were massive and they made a hell of a noise bouncing off the van. We copied others and hid under a bridge. Once we crossed into spain it was the AP7 all the way...about 600km of it. We stopped south of Barcelona and made plans to head to Segorbe, a short drive off the AP7 on a decent road to the start of our first route. We did some GPS following, and soon realised that it was taking us the scenic route, i then missed a turning which left us no where to go but straight into the turning where the Gaurdia where pulling random vehicles in for spot checks. IDEAL. We were pulled over straight away. Admittedly the bike rack was covering the number plate and we should have had a red and white board on the van. Luckily he didn't notice the 1 brake and 1 main beam light did not work otherwise we might have had a little longer conversation in dodgy Spanish and lots of hand gestures.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Being the first route, we chose something sensible (it was decided because it was the closest). Segorbe seemed nice enoughbut I was there to ride. quickly we set off, now almost 11 for our 107km ride with 1700m of ascent. the first half was amazing including a great climb up though some woods and out into the mountains with views all around. The descent was fast, at the time, and then it dawned on us that that was only a 500m climb. We had over a 1000m still to go. It turned out most of the climbing can with 25km to go. 14km up and the rest down! We hadn't really eaten much or drank enough and were feeling quite tired. we hadn't push to get round and had had quite a few stops which meat the time was gone 5 as we approached the bottom of the climb. The descent was certainly worth it though and the route as a whole was quite tough for a first outing in the heat and after a long drive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After the previous long day we decided to stay wherever we could and as we still had a way to drive to Alicante we stayed in the services on the AP7 again. Actually quite a good place to stop, Spanish services are nice, clean and also usefully have Wifi (all the ones we stopped at did). We headed out on a slightly adapted route which would keep us low down and coastal. the way out was fairly dull and not very scenic as we followed a National road for 20km. Once we broke of to head for the coastline we found ourselves among orange grooves and stunning little houses. We had been climbing slightly and slowly up for most of the way which meant that when we hit the main road in to Santa Pola it was very slightly downhill for 13k which doesn't take very long when your sat at over 35kph cruising to the sea. We had a bit of a break and had a hot chocolate as the sea breeze was actually quite cold. This is when I forgot to turn the GPS back on to record the rest of the ride but please believe me, we flew along the coastal road back to Alicante and also spotted our campsite for the night.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Setting off on the descent. Claire this one is for you!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As we were flying down this section it opened out for this view.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kelly flying through the town half way down to Alicante</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">During the ride Kelly realised that we had the ingredients for her favorite butty and mountain food. Honey and banana on bread. I can understand the bread part, but i don't like honey and Banana's are't really sandwich fillers. However, I agreed that I would try some, I was hungry so i decided i might as well eat a full sandwich and kelly obliged making me a slightly less honey'd version of hers. It was IMMENSE. OK i still don't like honey, but this was good, exactly what i needed to replace the 4500Calories burnt off.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was our last day riding in the Alicante region as the weather was going to turn a little, we headed for a start up in the mountains, we shortened the route a little as we weren't sure which forecast to believe. Castalla is a tiny village about 2 minutes off the A7 so has fantastic access.the route was instantly into the orange groves and we were soon on our way down a mountain pass towards Agost. The descent just kept on coming and coming, turn after swooping turn. It was just at that speed where I had no more gears to use and my legs span to quick to pedal. It eased off as it entered a small town but we split of the main road and up over a small hill which caught us both out in top gear scrabbling to drop down. What followed was the longest section of the entire trip. The headwind was so strong we were barely able to pedal into it. The section went on and on before taking a sharp turn across a magnificent bridge and some ideal camping spots. the road continued up into the mountains where the road began to deteriorate. The first signs of poor tarmac we had seen, we were on a single lane mountain road that had probably just taken a hammering over winter. The scenery was nice and it empty, nobody about, we stopped for some food and to take a photo on self timer. All of a sudden whilst we are sat in the road, Kelly with her eye on the camera lying on the road and me laid back enjoying the n, a big 4x4 hared around the corner causing us both to scrabble to the side, water bottles and food still lying on the road the driver stopped to let us pick them up then told me, in Spanish, in many words i didn't understand to not lay in the road and look out. I assume that's what he said. the climb continued and the road got worse, the wind picked up and at one point i was trying to pedal up the steepest part against the wind and the GPS's 'autopause' kicked in. It thought i had stopped so stopped the timer. hearing the beep of that forced me into getting to the top without dropping into granny. i managed it but was suffering when I got to the top...and it wasn't actually the top. The road turned to a dusty stone track and the climbing continued. then the descending started but you could let rip as the track was pants. It opened up on to tarmac and the descent turned from left to right at times feeling as though the turns were 'helter skeltering'. Elda was a short pause for food and drink before a very gradual 20km climb to the bottom of a steeper section. At this point I had decided I loved the place and sadistically pushed hard up the last sections. The descent down from here to Castalla was fast, exciting and pretty scary at times. It was tight and twisty with long straight sections that dipped into a tight hairpin. on one of these sections I reached over 70kph. Quite pleased with that.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Attempt 2 after nearly being run over!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We moved north after a rest day and managed to find the most amazing campsite, the facilities are basic but what do you need, a shower? Tick. A toilet? Tick. oh and all for 8euros which compare the the 30Euros on the coast was a bargain. In fact one campsite wanted almost that for showers. the campsite is <a href="http://www.casadelafoya.com/" target="_blank">Casa de la Foya</a>. They are a dutch speak English and are lovely. the site is amazing, you rock up and you either park or pitch among the cherry trees which at this time of year are blossoming bright pink. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After a late start, we set of on a 130km route with more ascent that any other route too. It was are last day and our eyes where bigger than our stomachs the climb back over yesterdays descent passed quickly and yesterdays climb made for a massive descent with swooping corners and long straights. it wasn't long until we had racked up 30km odd and in record time, then another hill, this time was a short but punchy ascent, passing a fat old man felt good. The only other person we passed was a lady who was a triathlete. She didn't do hills very well but made for good company until Kelly sent her packing when she hit the gas as the route steepened.The descent from here leads you right down to Cologne but it is not long before the down becomes up and your back into the national park, wiping sweat from your bro as more professionals hurtle down the road. At the top of this hill we dicided we had had enough for the day and had had a great time so headed back towards the van near Cassa de la Selva.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now it's over I am absolutely gutted but I know I'm going to be back, it's too good not too. I may mountain bike next time as it looks like their is some fantastic trails just waiting to be ridden. I love it...I might even try and get myself a job out there.</span>Dave Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05787836260744899013noreply@blogger.com0Alicante, Spain38.3459963 -0.4906855000000405238.245848300000006 -0.65273400000004056 38.4461443 -0.32863700000004048tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055178608802295139.post-55492371024584130582013-02-12T22:28:00.003+00:002013-02-12T22:28:59.939+00:0010,000 Visits. Never thought that would happen!I never thought I would see 10000 visits to my blog but it happened today. it's not really about anything in particular and is now not updated as often as it was but hey...there must be something bringing people in. I think it might be the '<a href="http://timelessadventures.blogspot.co.uk/p/building-rory.html" target="_blank">Building Rory</a>' page.<br />
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Watch out Google!Dave Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05787836260744899013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055178608802295139.post-36867614505306220642013-01-20T16:50:00.000+00:002013-01-20T16:50:19.967+00:00The Sarn Helen Poem written by Kelly Hillyer<br />
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<span lang="EN">The day has finally come,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Now all we need is a little bit of sun.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">We waved goodbye to mum near the sea,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Now all was left were the trails, Dave and me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Llyn Cowlyd's ascent was a leg busting killer,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Let’s hope its decent will be a true thriller.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Whilst on the descent Dave lost his wheel,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">A big muddy hole made the steal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Kelly joined in flying over her bars,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Fortunately it ended without seeing stars.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Our legs kept turning, mile upon mile,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">But the sight of the Cwm soon stole our smile.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Our pedals soon came to a grinding halt,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Push up the hill...it’s the Sarn Helen’s fault!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Through the bog, feet sopping wet,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Kelly called out "are we there yet?"<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Refueled by raspberries, what a find,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Will they cure my sore behind?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Finally we arrived at our night’s destination,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Greeted with Eccles cakes we felt elation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">The evening was spent chillin' in Cae Gwyn,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Admiring just how far we had been!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Bright eyed and bushy tailed,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">We start our day on some forestry trails.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Down the tracks of the Minatour trail,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Whopping and hollering without fail.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Upon the road from Dolgellau,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Saw us peddling way up high.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Cadair Idris standing tall,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Concentrate Dave, do not fall!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Halt, pull the brakes, stop peddling now,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">This man eating puddle needs passing somehow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Faster and faster down the hill,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">This descent is such a thrill.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Hello to the man with the cheeky wave,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Back up the hill, now Kelly behave!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">The brow of the hill, brings the rain,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">This does not help the tired leg pain.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">We arrive at camp all wet and muddy,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">But where oh where is our supporting buddy??<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">An early start to the day we had,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">But the steep hard hill made us sad!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Round and round our pedals went,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">All our energy burnt and spent.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">But wait, look there, the top of our hill,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Surely this leads to a mighty big thrill.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">We stopped at the top for food and drink,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">But how did the midges get through our stink?!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Slipping and sliding on the cattle grid,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Puddle roulette, make your bid.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Crossing the river, up to our knees,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Where is the bridleway, please oh please?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Push, push, push, through the bog we go,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">One step forward, one step below.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">We made it to our track, what joy, what smiles,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Easy riding to come for miles and miles.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Around the ressy Dave drafts Kelly,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">How did he sit behind a girl so smelly?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Nant yr Arian, we're suddenly there,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">'High as a kite', its time for some air!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Greeted by mum with Melon, yum yum,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Down the big hill, what good fun!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Sore bums, sore legs, was how the day began,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Please mum, just today, can we go in the van?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Over the winding roads we went,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Where letters take weeks to reach if sent!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Up and over, round and round,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Even in the distance, there’s not a sound.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Claerwen reservoir, what a ride,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">What other beauties does this place hide?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Flowing down hills and dry rocky ground,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">What a great place, smiles all round!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Zooming down the hill in the heat of the sun,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Dads are all grinning at our fun.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Soon we arrived in the Elan valley,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">This was the end to our downhill rally.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">A quick pit stop for a water refill,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Soon enough it was the end of our day,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">But the rough old track made Dave’s bike pay.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">The bike needs fixing before riding anymore,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Although Kelly’s knees were also pretty sore.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">A broken bike, what a pest,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">This day will bring a well earned rest.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Off the bike went, into the shop,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Down to the swimming pool, off we pop.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">The day was full of sunshine and rest,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">The bike soon fixed, Clive, you’re the best!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Soon enough the morning had come,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Back on the saddle for my sore bum.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Killer steep hills on the road,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">With all these ups our pace had slowed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Punctures galore, one, two, three,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Dave was attacked by a great big tree!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Through rows of stingers, don’t dilly dally,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Ouch, ouch, ouch, painful nettle alley.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Dodging our way through thistles head high,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">We found our road with a great big sigh.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Into Brecon for some famous ice-cream.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Dave is quiet, it must be hard!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Off to follow the trail by the yard.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Look out for the gorse and finger post we were told,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Or you’ll become like the rest and get lost and cold!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Through the forest on a bumpy track,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Jellied snakes to fuel our way onto our final map.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Our final major hill left no frown.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Down we flew through forest and fields,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Wheels locked in narrow tracks … got to keep those eyes
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<span lang="EN">Smiles of pleasure from ear to ear,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Wind on our faces, whipping up a tear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Whoops of joy, relief, surprise and excitement,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Loose stones and rocky slabs took control of our
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<span lang="EN">We reached the bottom in one piece,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Look at our faces as the smiles increase.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">A final push through the town,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">To be greeted by mum, who needs a crown!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">We ate, we drank, and we collapsed in the sun,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Our riding today is definitely done!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">The final day, sounds of rain on the tent,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">But all had stopped when we got up and went.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Down the roads along to <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Swansea</st1:place></st1:city>,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Black skies looming, quick lets flee.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Hiding in shelter from the heavy rain,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Soon it had past, back into the cycle lane.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Along the seafront, we were flying along,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Excitement and smiles, we were going strong.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">A stop at Mumbles for late breakfast and tea,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">The bikes left outside in the rain by the sea.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Signs for Port Enyon, provided the thrills.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Almost there, not far to go,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Big smiles, fast legs, we’re in our flow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Suddenly our legs don’t feel like lead!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Hugs and cheers all round, “We
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<span lang="EN">The day had suddenly come,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">The ride is finally done.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">There was 7 days on our bikes
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<span lang="EN">And 7 days of bridleway
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<span lang="EN">North, Mid, <st1:place w:st="on">South
Wales</st1:place> we’ve travelled,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">We feel, we look, a little
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<span lang="EN">It’s time to rest our legs and
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<span lang="EN">We can now work out our mileage
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<span lang="EN">I’m sure this trip won’t become
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<span lang="EN">…it’s time to plan our next
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Dave Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05787836260744899013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055178608802295139.post-41999467692071960442012-12-30T20:53:00.000+00:002012-12-30T20:53:08.474+00:00Switzerland December 2012I am out visiting Kelly, Villars, Switzerland, and the weather has been very kind to use so far, we have had two excellent days on the piste. It has been 10 years since I skied so the first run down was an uncomfortable and slightly agricultural attempt but I did stay on the skis all the way down. I survived most of the day until and bumpy, steep section became a bit crowded and whilst avoiding others, I forgot how to ski altogether and ended up in a heap right in the middle. It was bound to happen sooner or later! Day 2 meant Sinéad joined us for her first day back on the slopes. She had an interesting start, I won't say any more, it wouldn't be fair. By the end of the day she was flying with a smile from ear to ear!<div>
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The piste had been very busy, a Saturday and a holiday meant that the queues for the lifts were quite long so we decided to have a day off the piste and get out into the forests for some cross country skiing. It was a great choice as we looked across the valley to see the thousands of ants dodging each other. It requires a bit more effort but I really enjoyed heading up the valley. Quietly gliding amongst the trees, the only sounds were the crunch of snow under ski and the occasional noise made when one loses their balance. It was't until we were nearly at the top we realised we didn't know for sure how to stop/slow down when coming back down. We had an idea which turned out to be right but if you were wondering, thin track cross country skis are made to go, not stop. It took a little bit of getting used to but turning and stopping were highlights of Sinéads day. I'll leave the photos to show the rest, a great day away from the crowds...<div>
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I forgot I was wearing 2m planks on my feet and turning around in a 40cm of powder meant I needed my hand (with camera in it) to stop myself from landing face first. Hence the snow on the lense!<br />
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Dave Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05787836260744899013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055178608802295139.post-24479195553283266612012-11-26T00:15:00.001+00:002012-11-26T00:15:16.865+00:00Sarn Helen PageI have created a <a href="http://timelessadventures.blogspot.co.uk/p/sarn-helen-in-pictures.html" target="_blank">Sarn Helen Page</a> (on the tab above) with some of the photos taken along the way. More details of route ect. will be put up when I find it all and when Kelly finishes a little project she has worked on, Margaret and I were not much help really.Dave Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05787836260744899013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055178608802295139.post-33801706260180936912012-11-25T23:58:00.000+00:002012-11-25T23:58:20.135+00:00My JustGiving Page - MovemberIt has taken me a while to getting around to getting a JustGiving page up, still no picture yet but hopefully Ill sort that tomorrow.<br />
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I am raising money for Prostate Cancer UK. A very worthy cause for my month of discomfort, ridiculous looks and generally being abused by everybody.<br />
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Please donate at <a href="http://www.justgiving.com/mrmurphysmo" target="_blank">Mr Murphy's Mo</a> JustGiving page.<br />
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DaveDave Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05787836260744899013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055178608802295139.post-46678812235008179732012-08-15T14:52:00.003+01:002012-08-15T14:52:40.998+01:00Day 8The final day of the Sarn Helen.<br />
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It felt a bit strange getting up today knowing that it was our last day of our journey down Wales. Nether the less, we went on with our daily routine of breaskfast and sorting the bikes. The sky looked black...very black and it looked like we were going to get a very wet last day!<br />
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My gave us our daily treats...our last ones :( On with our waterproofs and off we set out of the campsite. Straight away, before I even got out of the campsite I had a puncture...,my 3rd of the trip. Might I add at this point, Ive only ever had ONE puncture IN TOTAL of all my mountain bike riding before this trip!!! Soon enough the puncture was sorted....and the rain started.<br />
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Today was spent riding on roads, but the first section was all on the cycle path along the coast of Swansea and along to the pier of Mumbles. We decided to stop here for a brew and a bacon sannie....it wass amazing and great to sit in a warm cosy cafe whilst it was peeing it down on our bikes left outside. After an hour of drinking tea we thought it was probably about time to head back out on the bikes. The last section on road seemed to just fly by and once we had pasted signs for Port Enion we knew we were really close to the end and smiles started to appear on our faces.<br />
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We waited at the visitors centre at Rhosili for mum to arrive to head over to worms head together. We rode along the track, smiles brimming from ear to ear knowing we had completed our ride :) Hugs, kisses and hands held high, we had completed our ride!!!!<br />
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The feeling was a little odd. Both of us wanted to do this ride for quite a while now and had been planning for a while....all of a sudden it was over!! A fantastic ride...I would reccomend it to anyone.<br />
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Stats of the ride for those of you who want them will follow shortly once we get the days info for when the cycle computer broke. But until the next adventure ....................Dave Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05787836260744899013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055178608802295139.post-29832472774101883282012-08-12T22:07:00.002+01:002012-08-12T22:07:21.838+01:00Sarn Helen Photos....Lots and Not SortedOur Sarn Helen pictures have been uploaded here<br />
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I found getting up and getting going today pretty hard work. This morning was raining, we cant really complain because the weather has been very good for us. The morning routines were quiet, maybe that was because I was quiet. We set off to join our first proper bit of the Sarn Helen, where the actual road went. We were both pretty excited about this and had been told it was a great days riding through some amazing scenary. We had a gradual climb to start up towards the mynydd Illtud from our camp in Aberan, this was ok but I just couldn't get comfy on the bike and at one point there was even a synchronised bum shuffle. We had had a tip to look for a gorse bush and a finger post and not to turn off till then. It was a great tip thanks again to Bikes and Hikes. The Roman Road was straight...but quite bumpy. This track seem to pass quickly which was good, we crossed onto a minor road passing Forest Lodge and this is where things slowed down a tad. The track was good just very bumpy and our bottoms were not in the mood. this contoured arounds for a couple of kilometers before a short climb lead to a short descent which lead to a climb with loose boulders the size of dinner plates strew all over it. No chance. Once up though the going improved, still bumpy, still not comfortable. the summit of Bryn Melyn was a welcome sight and we stopped for our first snack. It felt like we had been going forever but it was just 13km, I broke out todays treat, JELLY SNAKES. The descent to the road was slow and technical, but i did get to see the designated wild camp at Lliaen Elia which is one to remember.<br />
A few days ago we had a stand off with some sheep, today was a real treat!!! We were able to see a group of farmers round up their flocks with quads and dogs (That bits just for Leo, we saw a big digger too). The next stage was back on bumpy forestry track, steady progress was made but the constant pounding of the saddle into the backside was taking its toll. A brilliant descent to an 'unrideable' river. Bikes and Hikes warned us of the lack of stepping stones but they have a new bridge, its not getting washed away any time soon. Another steep climb (no neither of us cleaned it) and more bumpy track but lurking among this section was some excellent litttle rock slabs, Bennett you would be proud of the Hillyer. At the road, LUNCH....the best part of the day!!! We have the maps printed on A4 sheets, each map is a moral boost and for me,the last map was a real boost, until I realised that we had a decent to 230m followed by a steep climb through the forest up to 581m. This part also passed through an 'active motorsport area' which basically means lots of track that are on no OS map. Thankfully no real issue but it just slowed us down.The views were starting appear but the background noise of engines revving was spoiling it, oh well at least they aren't driving on our track...oh wait whats that, a motorbike...about 300 of them passedus every few minutes for the enitre 12km. Most were great, they slowed smiled and said hello, others were not. The climb just went on............and on..........and on. The bikes had churned up the mud so it was like riding in gloop, today was the first day I really wanted a granny ring. <br />
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The descent was worth it, about 3.5km of bassically no pedalling. Ruts in the ground added interest but as we descended further the San Helen had its best section of the route. Loose stone, rocky slabs, water, ditches and plenty of exciting moments. If your in the area find a way to do it.<br />
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From here it was roads to camp, the last road was uphill. it finished me off and i was very grateful for the Berry Bonanza and fruit juice. </span>Dave Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05787836260744899013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055178608802295139.post-12791001762291454142012-08-12T20:59:00.000+01:002012-08-12T20:59:13.127+01:00Sarn Helen Day 5 and 6<span lang=""><strong><u>Day 5</u></strong><br />
REST DAY! Bike mechanical problems (Daves bike) needed sorting. Swimming and meeting the England tug of war team.<br />
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<strong><u>Day 6</u></strong><br />
Fresh legs and ready to go after being rested. We set off from Dyserth up the roads towards Builth Wells, which then set us onto a few more back roads which involved a lot of steep ups and downs....undulations all the way!! Undulations are so much hard work! <br />
We had a few off road sections but the majority was on minor roads, which made the cycling pritty quick. Although, despite the fast cycling I managed to pick up two punctures AND my cycle computer broke down :( So for the rest of the day, we never made it past 15km. <br />
One interesting section of off road provided some interesting navigation sections and riding. Trying to pick our way through fields, woodland and farmers land to get to a road. We eventually made it but Dave almost lost his head to a tree. In addition to this I also decided to take a closed look at a load of nettles, which for future reference, hurt a lot!<br />
We made it to Brecon by early afternoon to meet up with mum in the ice cream parlour to sample some of Wales' finest icecream....and, it was delicious! One think we didn't account for was a jazz festival going on on the same weekend as us arriving which ment it took quite some time to find a campsite with space.<br />
Whilst in Brecon we found a very helpful guy in 'Bike and Hike' bike shop who gave some adive to sort our cyce computer and with a few campsite options....A great shop to visit if your ever in Brecon!!!</span>Dave Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05787836260744899013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055178608802295139.post-17341654315954769982012-08-12T20:57:00.001+01:002012-08-12T20:57:08.602+01:00Sarn Helen Day 4<span lang="">So, its back on the bikes....again, to cover our route over 4 of our maps, around 60ish km. The sun was shining, but our bums were sore...VERY sore. We found it pritty hard to get into a rhythm today, my legs certainly weren't feeling the love for cycling.<br />
We rode through Devils Bridge to then ascend through Coed Bwlchgwalter up onto the moorland. Making it through the forrest was the half way marker for the whole trail...this seems to have crept up on us very qwickly! Thankfully when leaving the forrest there was only a small section of the route which required some pushing, and yet again resulted in wet feet. Although, I'm starting to think it wouldn't be a normal day on the Sarn Helen without wet feet. Once we had made it back onto a 'proper' track the riding picked up again. The views of the moorland and all the lakes and reseviours were amazing and the riding was to match. The track around Claerwen Reservoir was the best yet. Fun and fast downhills with some steady climbs with beautiful views setting you up nicely for the next downhill, which just kept repeating itself. Smiles all round :)<br />
A stop at the top of the reservoir for a lovely lunch stop before heading down the road into the Elan Valley. The road was great fun...long sweeping road and all down hill. We past a couple of families on our way down whilst our chests were on our saddles and heads nearly on the handle bars and the Dads of the families giving us huge smiles, appreciating how much fun we were having.<br />
The Elan Valley was beautiful, and there was a very lovely chap inside the visitors centre who filled up four litres worth of water for us...THANKS!! We stopped off for a refuel of drinks and treats (jellied sweets provided my mum that morning) before we set off to complete our last stage of the jounrey today, following the Afon Elan and then the River Wye towards Disserth. I was kind of hoping that this would be a pritty easy trail to camp but there seemed to be many sneeky uphills which sapped a lot of leg energy. After not too long though the campsite was suddenly upon us, arriving just after mum.<br />
A great day on the bikes, an area which is worth another visit in the future I think! Lets hope this sun stays around for the rest of the journey.</span>Dave Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05787836260744899013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055178608802295139.post-64425440941383298732012-08-08T21:56:00.000+01:002012-08-08T21:56:14.239+01:00Sarn Helen Day 3An earlier start today with the theory we can then get a good afternoons rest...<br />
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The day certainly started with some tired legs and very sore bums!!! Once our bums finally made contact again with our saddles we had a 500m climb, a nice little warm up!?! The hill up to Meml seemed to go on and on, and got steeper and steeper. Everytime I saw the end of a hump I thought we had made it, yetonce we reached the top we were faced with yet more climbing.<br />
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We refuelled at the top, thinking that was the hardest part of the day over...little did we know about what lie ahead. After following a track through a wild nature reserve our track suddenly dissapeared. For the next 6 km we rode our bikes on and off, but for most of it we were pushing through bog (up to our knees in places), crossing rivers, wading through mud...oh and more bog. To say we were pleased when we finally got onto a proper track again would be an understatement.<br />
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When back on firm ground again we soon made up time and started to head around Nant y Moch Reservoir. Beautiful views, beautiful weather and good riding :) We soon turned off to head through some open farmland towards Nant yr Arian trail centre. First we had to head through a ford....first attempted on bikes but soon enough in the water up to our knees.<br />
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Within minutes we found ourselves climbing up through the Nant yr Arian forest, to descend the final section of single track, 'high as a kite'...great fun!! We met up with mum in the carpark for post ride treats (although a little early) before we bombed it down the valley to our campsite in Devils bridge, Erwbarfe farm. <br />
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An earlyish finish saw us by the coast in Aber, eating ice cream. Lets hope the legs hold out for an epic ride tomorrow!<br />
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Out of camp at 9.15, to fly down the hill to Coed y Brenin. A quick blast along the Minataur trail, with some whooping and holaring took us to 'route 82' along the river to Dolgellau....a very quick 15 ish Km. The smells from the cafes and bakeries were almost too tempting so we carried on riding before we gave in to our bellies. <br />
We continued to follow route 82 out of Dolgellau towards Cadir Idris. Beautiful views of the majestic Cadir and Sunny Barmouth beaches kept us going up the hills with out too much of a worry. We branched off to Ffordd Ddu (Black road), which apparently was closed and unsuitable for any motorised vehicles...we continued. Dave soon commented on how the road 'isn't that bad!' Yet soon enough we came to realise why it was closed. Think of the biggest muddy, wet, boggy man eating puddle you can think of, times by ten and you might be close to what we faced....definately not one to chance on the bike, you might never return!!! We circumnaviated the bog and the six footprints which went in, but no further, trying not to get caught in it ourselves. Back on our bikes to climb further to Braich Ddu forrest. The decent then started :) A long, rolling decent, reaching 50km and feeling much faster!! Soon enough we reached Bryncrug for a well earnt stop for lunch. 3 hours riding and we'd already covered nearly 40km so we decided to stop for a good rest.<br />
Re-fuelled, rested and ready to go we headed of to Rhyd-yr-onen to climb our last substantial hill of the day. On our way up the first section on the road, my day was made up by one guy in his car and his comedy waves. He waved to Dave by putting his thumb up to him (man wave) and when he past me he did a little cheeky flirty wave...(if you are the waving man, then thanks!) We have riden down here before so knew what to expect, but it wasn't as hard as we anticipated, fuelled up by jelly beans, we soon got to the top :) Another great downhill, although the loose, wet rocks had me on the edge of my seat for most of the decent! Once we hit the road it wasn't long until we reached the campsite...and we made it there before mum!! 56km in total, no falls and no punctures! :) More post treats from mum, fruit salad, orange juice and a cornflake/puff pastry cake.</span>Dave Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05787836260744899013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055178608802295139.post-67440850937047682062012-08-06T22:27:00.002+01:002012-08-06T22:27:54.818+01:00Sarn Helen: Day1Ready to go at 8.45 this morning. We waved goodbye to mum at our house to set off on our long cycling journey.<br />
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The firt section was a nice warm up on the road...19km...tick! Soon enough the nice riding ended and we hit the double chevron track up to Llyn Cowlyd, our legs certainly felt that hill! Cowlyd was pritty hard riding all round to be honest, glad to have reached the top. The down hills were well recieved but had some intersting mud holes waiting in discuse. Dave was attacked first, loosing his back wheel entrily to the muddy abyss (I laughed)! Next it was my turn. I tried to miss the muddy puddle but in revenge I was attacked by a hiden ditch lying in wait...front wheel in and I sommersaulted over my bike (still attached to the pedals). Dave laughed at my missfortune when he realised what had happened.<br />
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Down to capel to head back up and over to Dolwyddelan. This part seemed pritty easy compared to the last hill and we blasted through it. Although we knew what lie ahead. The next ascent was another biggy...up to the top of Cwn Pennamen (400m ish of ascent). We decided to have a wee break before hitting the hill, which consisted of us lying on the forrestry track (i could definately have fallen to sleep here!) After riding and pushing the the bikes we finally reached the top :) <br />
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Down to Llan Ffestiniog, to head up through Bont Newydd forrest. Along the track I shouted to Dave in amazement and excitment as I had spotted a large raspberry plant fall of delicious raspberries....AMAZING!!!! Decent throguh fields to Trawsfynedd and along the roas to the campsite, Cae Gwyn. Mum was waiting our arrival in the campsite armed with multiple goodies. We were sson fed with fruit salad, eccles cakes and chocolate hobnobs!!!! Mum you are amazing :) <br />
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Adter feasting on our treats we headed off for a much needed shower. Dinner....chill, more hobnobs (of course), bed!<br />
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Lets see how our bums and legs are feeling tomorrow after our 70km and lots of uphill today......Dave Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05787836260744899013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055178608802295139.post-47715094222589196882012-06-22T11:08:00.001+01:002012-06-22T11:08:49.593+01:002 Days with Mr Hillyer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kellys Dad took some time off work to come and visit before we leave North Wales. He likes his walking so we had to really good days out on the hill.<br />
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Day 1 - We started near the Pen Y Gwryd, walked up to the pass to avoid the ludicrous £10 parking charge and took to Pyg track to the Snowdon summit. We then took the long way back over Carnedd Ugain and Crib Coch before descending down to Pen y Pass for ice cream. We had planned a slightly longer day but this was better and we all had a good day out followed by a very nice meal in the Rhos Fynach (Rhos on Sea). Its the third time I have been there and every time they have offered up excellent meals and the specials are always very appealing.<br />
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Day 2 - With the weather turning a bit we decided to scrap the Carneddau and stay coastal. We parked up at Aber Falls and went to see the falls before heading up the road, over towards Bwlch Y Ddeaufaen, up Foel Lwyd, on to Tal Y Fan and then descending using some of the North Wales Footpath to the Sychnant Pass, Conwy Mountain and to a second car in Conwy.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have just returned home from 3 days of van 'refurbishment'. We took a trip to my Grandparents house as my Granddad has the tools, the space and more importantly plenty of experience with woodwork. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To see more pictures and see more details click <a href="http://timelessadventures.blogspot.co.uk/p/building-rory.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></span>Dave Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05787836260744899013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055178608802295139.post-51950240138747575992012-04-18T11:11:00.003+01:002012-04-18T11:11:59.196+01:00Good NewsIts been a while since I have added anything to the blog but its because I have been busy. I have been working, playing, been to my nephews Christening and my grandparents diamond wedding anniversary celebration, driving to and from reading and organising school visits and job applications ect. I even went and got myself a fantastic job in a brilliant school in Basingstoke.<br />
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It means I'm going to be leaving Costa del Snowdonia and moving back to Reading. I have already been looking for places to go and play but Berkshire is pretty flat. There are climbing walls about though and plenty of swimming pools, I may even start swimming again.<br />
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Really excited about the new job for September but in the mean time there are a few things I need to do before leaving Wales and starting a full time job. I know I can return on the weekends (thanks in advance to all those people who will find me appearing on their doorstep) but it sounds more dramatic this way. Check my next post for the 'tick list' because anyone can join me/us.<br />
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<br />Dave Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05787836260744899013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055178608802295139.post-36232852575823018772012-01-23T19:49:00.001+00:002012-01-23T19:49:41.006+00:00Brechfa Enduro 2012(Kelly, Claire and I)<br />
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Claire asked us if we wanted to do a mountain bike race, we had a look at the website and decided yeah why not.<br />
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We trained pretty hard for it, since Christmas Claire went snowboarding and had a couple of days on the bike, we had few days on the bike and that was considered to be training enough. My bike broke again so I decided it was time to replace it, I bought a new one expecting it to arrive within a few days, i didn't. Fortunately, Leo lent me his for the race. Claire did really well and despite getting stuck behind someone on the downhill stage managed to get on the podium in 3rd place. Kelly shocked herself by coming in 5th and I came 53rd in the Mens just getting into the top quarter of the riders.<br />
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A generally good event, a couple of things could be improved but very social and I will be doing again when I can.<br />
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Not many photos but some from before, after and the prize giving ceremony.<br />
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<span id="goog_828781968"></span><span id="goog_828781969"></span>Dave Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05787836260744899013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055178608802295139.post-27423794183724154682011-12-30T18:15:00.000+00:002011-12-30T18:15:01.208+00:00Building Rory UpdateI have just been back through the photos of us building up Rory into a camper and thought you might like to see what we did and the process we went through.<br />
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Link: <a href="http://timelessadventures.blogspot.com/p/building-rory.html" target="_blank">Rory Update</a><br />
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As you can see it does now have a bed in but that is going to change soon. The lining, floor and ceiling are staying the same for the time being...when we can afford to but a window or two in we will but for now there are no spare pennies.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rory needs a clean but this was <br />taken on our recent biking trip.</td></tr>
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The next build is going to add some more storage, to add a dedicated cooking unit, fixing up some silvers for the windows and hopefully we will be able to add the leisure battery to run lights, charge camera batteries and bike lights ect. We recently bought a bike rack and on our most recent trip it has made a huge difference to our comfort. The bikes will not be living inside from now on which means the inside can now be change to suit that...watch this space!!!Dave Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05787836260744899013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055178608802295139.post-60591845990281906502011-12-10T17:47:00.001+00:002011-12-11T09:58:04.637+00:00A spot of mining - Penarth Mine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I've been working in an infants school recently so have not been out as much over the last 3 weeks.</div>
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I was on my own today but as I have my Mine leader assessment coming up a trip down a mine was needed just to make sure ... </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Entrance (left hole)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> from open pit. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me working the winch.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some pretty funky slate ceiling feature.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some artefacts plus beer cans.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An old cart</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> A 'Caban'</td></tr>
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<br /></div>Dave Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05787836260744899013noreply@blogger.com0Penarth Mine52.968492126813963 -3.330402374267578152.958929126813963 -3.3501433742675779 52.978055126813963 -3.3106613742675783