Monthly Archives: July 2023

Turf Blog 14-07-23

Posted on 14/07/2023 by Gary

Decided on some local turfing today. Originally, planned on heading to Gorebridge, even started off in that direction, then thought, I don’t want to go to Gorebridge. Where can I go instead? Perusing the turf app revealed a few zones … Continue reading →

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Turf Blog 13-07-21

Posted on 13/07/2023 by Gary

Another fine and mild but blustery day in Edinburgh hunting uniques. Added another 40 or thereabouts, (never quite sure how many are uniques) bringing me to 2002, breaking that all important 2000 barrier. Only downhill all the way now to … Continue reading →

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Blog 11-07-23

Posted on 12/07/2023 by Gary

With my first two single speed bicycle conversion projects now both complete, I’ve turned my attention to project No.3, the Surly Pugsley fat bike, and yes, contrary to advice from learned professionals, it will also be single speed. I may … Continue reading →

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Turf Blog 07-07-23

Posted on 07/07/2023 by Gary

This turf blog will be my 532nd and I’m totally astonished that I’ve managed to keep this going since December 2020. I recall that day, see Turf Blog 21-12-20, sitting at the computer, scratching my head and wondering how on … Continue reading →

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Turf Blog 06-07-23

Posted on 06/07/2023 by Gary

Today’s turfing session started out simply as a gentle ride along the Dalkeith to Penicuik cycleway with the aim of taking a few silhouette photographs riding through the railway tunnels. However, it turned out to be a rather more strenuous … Continue reading →

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Turf Video 05-07-23

Posted on 06/07/2023 by Gary

Another turfing day, another turf video, and this was actually take number two. Previously, I cycle-turfed down from Bonnyrigg to Musselburgh, then along the coast to Portobello, recording a time-lapse video of the journey. Unfortunately, and rather stupidly on my … Continue reading →

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Turf Blog 04-07-23

Posted on 06/07/2023 by Gary

I think I’ve added another addiction to my list of addictions, though to be honest, they are not proper addictions in the true medical self-destructive sense of the meaning. First there’s my addiction to a daily 4-fingered large Kit-Kat and … Continue reading →

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Turf Gallery 0040

Posted on 06/07/2023 by Gary

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Bike Gallery 0024

Posted on 04/07/2023 by Gary

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Turf Blog 02-07-23

Posted on 03/07/2023 by Gary

After waiting for the round reset, I was out soon on the Surly Ogre for a spin around the Newbattle area of Dalkeith. Aim No 1 was to at least get some zones and points on the board and not … Continue reading →

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