plantfit 7,084 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Took a ride up to Waddington this morning,not that far from home but a good hill to climb on my way up there, took this pic of my trike (the jolly Roger) in front of the Falklands war famous Vulcan XM 507. This one half way down Waddington village hill, overlooking Lincolnshire towards Newark and in the far distance Nottinghamshire. Nearly back home now, Aubourn Church about 4 miles to go and the sausage cob I promised myself Hope you enjoy Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbo 04 188 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Great photos Rog.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,029 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Is that Vulcan in a museum? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,084 Posted August 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 No Mick, it's the one at RAF Waddington on the A15, opposite the WAVE cafe, I'm off for a ride with a group of like minded trikers around Draycote water ( Nr Rugby) next Monday but the next time I ride locally I will go to Newark and park outside the air museum there to get another pic of my trike and their Vulcan Rog By the way, that should read XM 607 for the Vulcan not 507 that I put Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 240 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 That brings back memories - I used to sail on Draycote Water - many years ago! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,084 Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 A trike ride today found me heading towards Newark on Trent Stopped in the market place for a banana and some juice,this is the Butter market Obligatory photo call at the Castle Heading homeward now,as the sign says Balderton Coddington windmill remains, I went through Balderton and Coddington to avoid the hard slog up Beacon hill Newark air museum and a Canberra aircraft, nearly home now, only 8 miles left Picked up a slow puncture going through Stapleford woods but managed to get home only stopping the once to inflate the tyre Hope you enjoy my pics as much as I enjoyed riding to the different venues Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 A wonderful place to explore is Newark, only about 45mins on the super fast and comfy bus from Nottingham Centre. I visited a few days ago, called in at the Town Hall and was amazed that a Stanley Spencer painting was housed in their Art Gallery. Funny but I always seem to be bumping into Stanley Spencer masterpieces when I travel to places on my bus pass; last occasion was when I visited Leicester's 'New Walk Museum' and came across Stanley's 'Adoration of the Old Men' - acknowledged truly as one of his greatest masterpieces. Aren't I lucky? Well I think I am; I love to look at paintings. PS: I think Sir Stanley up there has taken a shine to me - hope he has - he must know when I'm coming to visit and so makes sure that the little, old lady with her bus pass has one of his paintings to mull over for a time. Lovely man Sir Stanley; no I'm not potty, hopefully becoming a little more eccentric with the passing years - just like Sir Stanley PS: Plantfit (Rog) sorry for getting carried away a little. Thanks for the colourful pictures, they've inspired me to want to get out on my bike again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 4,983 Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 I enjoy your pictures Roger, keep them coming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,029 Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 I think Sir Stanley up there has taken a shine to me - hope he has - he must know when I'm coming to visit and so makes sure that the little, old lady with her bus pass has one of his paintings to mull over for a time. Jackson If ever I get a bus pass, could I use it to travel to places such as Newark? And the next time you see her will you be telling the little old lady with the bus pass about Nottstalgia.com? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Hi Mick, course you can travel to Newark on your bus pass - when you get it; last year I almost made Nottingham to Mablethorpe on mine - unfortunately the bus services from Newark to Lincoln are staggered, so decided on catching the train, £4 - not bad. 'The little, old lady with the bus pass' is me - as if you didn't know! PS: Travelling to 'Kings Mill Hospital' tomorrow on my bus pass! I'll look on it as an adventure. (Keep Smiling) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Hi Rog, that's a lovely photo of your trike in front of 'Coddington Windmill' remains: the sunlight painting the land and a more than gentle breeze brushing thru the high grass. PS: Love your photo too @ #1 of your trike stopped for a time outside Aubourn Church; a pastoral painting and such a sweeping sky. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Lovely pictures, Rog. Good to see the accounts of your bike rides in some places I know well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,029 Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Jackson, I would not describe you in such terms. Rog Whats the name of that Guy from PTP that includes his bike in his Notts photos? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 9,936 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Whats the name of that Guy from PTP that includes his bike in his Notts photos? Maybe plantfit is the new Reg Baker http://www.pictureth...020218&prevUrl= Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,029 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Thats im Quote Link to post Share on other sites
susyshoes 69 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 just bought a bike. first time i've been on one since i was 22. Any ideas of some places that we can drive to and take the bikes for first timers? I dont really want to go on roads till i've got my courage up!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,029 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 What about along the canals. Bike routes run along the side of the canals here. I think it goes from Sawley to Ilkeston? Keep yer wheels straight though Susyshoes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 just bought a bike. first time i've been on one since i was 22. Any ideas of some places that we can drive to and take the bikes for first timers? I dont really want to go on roads till i've got my courage up!! From Hucknall how about Bestwood Mill Lakes and the country park? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,782 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 just bought a bike. first time i've been on one since i was 22. Any ideas of some places that we can drive to and take the bikes for first timers? I dont really want to go on roads till i've got my courage up!! Rutland water. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 The River Trent towpath Quote Link to post Share on other sites
susyshoes 69 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 all lovely ideas thank you. Also my new 'other arf' is from Burton on Trent way and he says Cannock Chase is good but I think a bit closer to home to start with. Thanks for those suggestions....I'll keep you updated!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,084 Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 As Catfan says, Rutland water, nearly all of it traffic free, good car parks, cafe's and great views, don't forget to stop at the Horse and Jockey for lunch (about halfway round), they do very nice bagguetts and bowls of chips Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 789 Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 If you go to Castle Marina and park near Sainsbury's then you can go down the canal towards Beeston and on to Attenborough and even Sawley. The towpath is now a reasonable surface and if you get to Attenborough there is a nice cafe for tea and a bun. I used to ride this route often before ill health stopped me riding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,084 Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Before cycling any canal tow paths you must check to see if you need a permit/license to ride on them. I know Nottingham city council issued them for the canal along Castle blvd and onto Beeston a few years ago, Try riding around Wollaton park and lake to start with, progress onto Bestwood country park, Rufford park, then get really adventurous and have a go at Sherwood Pines,(near Edwinstowe) they have different circuits from beginners to advanced, nice friendly folk as well Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 A Word of Warning: don't cycle around Wollaton Park Lake by yourself, renowned for 'strange types'; yes, I know, I was shocked to learn this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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