Nottingham to Paris 2009

In April 2009 we (Glen & Greg) are cycling from Nottingham to Paris, because we want to.

We also want you to join us for parts (or all) of the journey. Get in touch if can you cycle 50+ miles a day with a hangover.

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Hungry Belvoir

Posted by Glen at 03:03pm on 29.03.09 | 4 comments

Greg didn’t make it out today – a mixture of alarm clocks, Daylight Saving Time and idiocy kept him at a home, but seeing as I was already at the rendezvous point I thought I’d hit a 50 mile loop on my own. The Vale of Belvoir didn’t disappoint. Fantastic views, perfect visibility, not too cold and mile after mile of almost traffic free roads. I recommend the route if you’re around that way, though it may be a bit hectic when the castle opens.

view over Belvoir

The only problem I had was that I didn’t take any food with me – like an idiot I just forgot – and there was no where to get anything at any of the villages I passed through. I finally found food at a petrol station 7 miles out of Nottingham. By the time I got there I was depressingly hungry, a bit weak and fantasising about food – I’m sure I could smell bread baking at one point – anyway, the petrol station sorted it, then I just had to handle the indigestion for the last leg.

Now I’m home I caught the last of the Grand Prix replay, and I’m delighted to se Jenson Button winning – he’s a classic British racing driver type I think, good in front of a camera and excellent for Britain and the sport, It’ll be interesting to see how the season pans out. In other news Victoria Pendleton was winning something on a track, I don’t really follow track cycling so I couldn’t tell you what it was but she seemed pleased, which is nice. The boat race is about to start. massive day of sport.

Go to Belvoir on a bike, you’ll enjoy it. But take food.

4 comments Leave yours

#01 Al at 17:28 on 31.03.09

If you’d have taken a slight diversion there is a very decent pub in Cropwell Butler - http://www.theploughcb.co.uk

The Peacock Inn at Redmile is pretty good too - http://www.thepeacockinnredmile.co.uk
#02 Glen at 21:37 on 31.03.09

@Al - I remember passing the Peacock actually, it looked like a good pub. The whole area is pretty stacked with pubs - its just a shame that riding 15 miles when pissed - in the dark - is a bit risky.
#03 Al at 11:53 on 01.04.09

They’re both good for food is what I meant to say. The Peacock is probably the most preferable if you want to grab something like a quick sandwich but like you said there are quite a few others
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