I am pleased to report that Adrian Hills had a call from Martin today from his hospital. Martin said that he is recovering well and looking forward to getting back to a more normal life. He appreciates that things may be different but is happy to embrace whatever comes.
We’re sorry to tell you that Martin Badham suffered a stroke on 13th December, but is out of immediate danger and in a rehabilitation centre in Norwich. He is eating well and gradually regaining his memory of people and places. As he did so much as Webmaster, I’m the current…
We are deeply saddened to report the death of our long standing member, Jim Pitt, who died on Monday 23rd September following a collision on the A303. His family have released a tribute through Wiltshire Police here. Funeral arrangements have not yet been confirmed. Our sincere condolences go…
Hello all Just like to say a big thank you to everyone following my trip, sending emails and comments on the T.A. website. I have enjoyed the experience, despite the odd grim day here and there. Seen some beautiful countryside and scenery, and some not so nice. I…
Hi all Another very hilly ride from Sandal towards Barnsley and over High Peak, through to Penistone, Hathersage, Bakewell, Youlgrave and Ashbourne. Passed through Yoxall where Jim Hopper lives, but expected he would be at Shrewsbury for the weekend, so carried on to Tamworth where I’m camping for the last…
Hi everyone Another hard day ahead with a lot of steep climbs. Target was Bolton Abbey. Felt really tired today. Found a bench and had a knap for half an hour. Carried on to Bolton Abbey and had lunch at about 2.00 pm. Felt a lot better and made the decision…
Hi all Carried on along B7076 to Gretna and on to Carlisle. Good roads but rather boring. After Carlisle, I took to the back lanes to Penrith, much nicer and better scenery too. Then more lanes (and hills) to a campsite site at Kirby Stephen. Lonely night there as I…
Hello everyone Harry’s knee was hurting and he decided to go any get professional help and not go on. So it was just me again. Not a pleasant ride at all until after East Kilbride. I skirted the west of Glasgow, through Paisley and round to East Kilbride. Really busy…
Hello, me again. Had a problem with topping up the phone yesterday so here is a quick report. Had a good start to the day riding with Harry from Fort William along Loch Linnhe and up through Glencoe. A long steady climb through some stunning scenery. We followed the A82…
Hi Everyone From the campsite my route followed the A9 and A286 to Dingwall. Busy roads, not pleasant. From Dingwall things improved as the traffic subsided and we joined the A833 down to Milton and the A82 along Loch Ness. I’m still riding with young Harry on his sponsored effort…
