Category Archives: Turf

A quiet day today turf-wise with just a short ride on the Surly Krampug around Newbattle woods, adding another 13 round uniques to the total giving me a nice count of 96. Only 404 to go for that magic 500 … Continue reading →

There are many, many annoying things in the world. For example, news that a rogue planet-killing Doomsday asteroid is about to strike planet earth. That would certainly upset the Sunday lunch. Or someone who uses the last of the toilet … Continue reading →

11.00 am Sunday 1st August saw the start of another Turf round, Round #134. At the start of the previous round I’d set myself a target of 500,000 points to aim for. And even at that time, I knew it … Continue reading →

Let me ask you a question, or three. Are you a law abiding honest turfer? Do you stick to the letter of the law while out on your bicycle taking zones, adding points and gaining medals? Or are you a … Continue reading →

The day-time weather forecast was for Scorchio, with a capital S, and has been for a good few days now and looks set to continue, at least until the coming weekend. Temperatures in the mid-twenties’ might suit some people but … Continue reading →

All was quiet in the Shire of Midlothian where coal was once King but home-working now rules supreme. The restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars have all closed early due to Covid-19 restrictions. By 10:30 pm, all the fancy food fanatics, … Continue reading →

After a few days of very careful non-turfing R&R, Mr Dodgy Back has left the building and normal turfing service can now be resumed, at least mostly, and with some care not to overdo things again and get a return … Continue reading →

I have come to the firm conclusion that the human body was badly designed, especially where the back is concerned. Well, my back in particular. Yes, the God of Evolution has a lot to answer for. It’s all down to … Continue reading →

A trip down to Selkirk in the Scottish Borders to visit my parents was the ideal opportunity to grab a few unique zones in Galashiels and Tweedbank. Having lived and working in the area for many years previously, I knew … Continue reading →