Tag Archives: Sunset

Leaving hibernation

Posted on March 10, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

We’re a third of the way through March, and daffodils are out, the sun is high in the sky and spring is in full effect – I left in the afternoon for a quiet, fast spin – I ended up on a 45-miler around Lichfield, Croxall, Edingale, Harlaston, Whittington, Weeford and Shenstone.
[caption id="attachment_17934" align="alignleft" width="300"]How Shenstone looks best: in silhouette How Shenstone looks best: in silhouette[/caption] Continue reading →

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Just one day like this…

Posted on December 22, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

Today I escaped for a bit – the weather was reasonably good, I had nothing pressing, and rather than fiddle with blog posts and other stuff, I decided to go for a decent ride.

I jut love those little windows, and that gorgeous spire. Continue reading →

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On the circular

Posted on September 6, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

Earlier in the week bus expert and local history stalwart Tony Martin sent me a couple of pictures of busses running the 51 route, mentioned in the remarkable David Oakley article about Darlaston. 119 copy Continue reading →

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A fleeting chance

Posted on October 21, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

This is a post about being lucky. About being in the right place and the right time. About being fortunate to witness nature at it’s best. About loving where you live. About loving being outdoors.

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The remains of the day

Posted on September 9, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Another ride video for the exiles in far away parts. The sunset last night was amazing, and to be out around Stonnall in it was just magical. This is a journey down Main Street, up through Thornes, Gravelley Lane to … Continue reading →

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Hurry on sundown

Posted on February 26, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

I noted a couple of weeks ago on my #365daysofbiking Tumblr journal that this was the time of year to expect great sunsets. There have been some wonderful ones of late, but yesterday’s was spectacular, and by a twist of … Continue reading →

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Spring. There’s certainly something in the air.

Posted on February 19, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Today, I set our for a short ride in the snow at 10:30am. Just a potter, things to do, you know how it is. I came back at 6pm. A nice 55 mile run through a chilly,lightly snow-dusted but sunny … Continue reading →

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Running down the mainline

Posted on July 31, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

Inspire by Steve Wilcox on twitter & Tumblr, yesterday I took a spin out on the canals round the Black Country and Birmingham. In a 65 mile circular route, I hopped onto the canal at Goscote, and didn’t leave it … Continue reading →

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Winter draws on

Posted on November 26, 2010 by BrownhillsBob
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Winter colour

Posted on February 2, 2010 by BrownhillsBob

I’ve been thinking for a while that it’s about time we had a photo update. As this particularly cold winter draws on, I have come to reflect on some of the photos I took over the Christmas period. As is … Continue reading →

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Sometimes the darkness is your friend

Posted on November 20, 2009 by BrownhillsBob

At this time of year, as Autumn slides intractably into winter and the nights draw in, the nature of my cycling changes. Rather than the longer dayrides of the summer, I embark on shorter rides around more local haunts. The … Continue reading →

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