Today was just 38 miles (62 km) & 1,470 ft (449 m) of ascent with a lovely cross & headwind 🌬️ Tynemouth was a fantastic place to kick things off. I've got happy memories of wonderful cycle lanes & fabulous beaches - wld highly recommend a visit if you haven't been☺️.
Yesterday during my wander round, I couldn't change gear & a local bike shop told me my front derailleur had a crack in it. Despite many phone calls, no one had the part needed to fix it .😰 So when we started our trip next to the Stunning Long Sands Beach, 🥰 I crossed my fingers & toes that the derailleur would last the (approx) 200 miles otherwise it's a very long walk! 🚶♀️😱.
Mark at Breeze bikes in Amble was highly recommend on Insta, Fb & google. I gave him a call and arranged to see him this afternoon. What a guy - a firefighter 🧑🚒 an Ironman triathlete & really knowledgeable when it comes to bikes. He couldn't fix the problem but he did sort me out with a number of adjustments & a couple of cable ties. So although the problem won't be fixed until a new part is fitted, it shld keep me going 😊🤞. Thank you Mark 👍
The initial 28 miles (45 km) took us on mainly cycle lanes along the stunning east coast, with views across to Cullercoats and Whitley Bays, passing through towns such as Blyth, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, and Cresswell. At Druridge Bay, we briefly turned inland towards Amble.
At Amble the fishermen were sat repairing nets in the harbour- great to see.
A number lanes & a couple of busy roads later back toward the North Sea for a night in Warkworth and it's stunning Castle 🏰.
Warkworth, a medieval fortress located in Northumberland, is proudly maintained by English Heritage, who describe it as "one of the most formidable castles in northern England." It seems like a fantastic destination! Rumour has it that there are wine cellars on-site, which sounds perfect😊🍷🍾. I wonder if they actually stock wine and if tastings are available.......🤦♀️
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Argh I remember it well from my ride
Looks great Wendy - even more sunflowers than we saw coming out of Kibworth 🌻. Warksworth is a super castle, as I recollect (loads of them up there, there’s another nearby Norham Castle - the most besieged in England - was held but the Bishop of Durham). Hope you have a great time - this is one tour I’d love to do - maybe with a bit of gravel thrown in.
It is beautiful & I would highly recommend it. There is no gravel on this particular trip, but if you designed your own there are lots of opportunities to put some in.
Well done!
Looks great + not an area of the world I have explored.
Looking forward to next post
You shld give it a try, it really is lovely - try it on a bike 😂🚲👍
Another great blog, Stunning Long Stands Beach looks amazing as does the castle at Walkworth.
Sorry to hear that you have had problems with your bike hope it holds out.
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Thank you Doreen, it is so much better than I expected, amazing really. I have my fingers for the bike xx
That all sounds amazing. Lovely part of the country. Hope the bike holds out
Thanks Bridget, it is a fab part of the country
Well done looks fab hope the weather stays dry
Thanks Jane, weather dry so far 🤞
Fingers crossed the bike holds out for the rest of the week. Glad there was plenty to see