Category Archives: Turf

Following an enjoyable round trip from Bonnyrigg to Portobello and back via Musselburgh, I find myself having difficulty finding anything to blog about the turfing session. You would think that after taking nearly 60 zones and three hours on the … Continue reading →

Up early today to make breakfast for ChoccyMuffin. Raining cats and dogs. River of water running down street. Some ducks look very happy. Still tired after mega two-day family wedding and socialising at weekend but mostly recovered. Grabbed a few … Continue reading →

The humble bicycle bell is many things to many people. For a small child it’s something to ring as often as possible to annoy the adults. To a certain type of cyclist, it’s something unmanly, unnecessary and something they would … Continue reading →

During the past week or so I’ve been out turfing at night visiting locations like Aberlady Bay in East Lothian as well sessions on my local patch, namely Dalkeith Country Park, Newbattle Abbey woods and the farmland and trails around … Continue reading →

There’s a bright moon tonight, not a full moon but bright enough to show me the way and cast my shadow before me. Or behind me if I’m going the other way. Full moon was four days ago, so it’s … Continue reading →

There’s usually a combination of factors that entices me to this location. Firstly, you require a low tide or you will have to swim. Next, add some nice mild weather so you don’t need much clothing and can leave the … Continue reading →

A visit to see the therapist at the health centre to investigate an issue I’m having with my hip and a feeling of slight numbness in my left leg did not prove conclusive. Though she did rule any problems with … Continue reading →

Took the Surly Pugsley fat bike to Dirleton in East Lothian today, aiming to ride along the beach to North Berwick, take a few zones along the way and have a picnic lunch at North Berwick. However, a certain turfer … Continue reading →

Another night and another turfing session down to Dalkeith Country Park. There are two zones still at neutral status, TheUnknown and YouAreTheAce, both located in No-Man’s Land, an off-road dirt track claimed by local horse riders as their own, and … Continue reading →