Ruthin MTB marathon done much 52 miles 8100 odd feet of climbing according to the GPS in a pitiful 8 hours...

Ruthin MTB marathon done much 52 miles 8100 odd feet of climbing according to the GPS in a pitiful 8 hours...
Pleased though :-)

Ruthin Chain Reaction MTB marathon... Arrived :-)

Ruthin Chain Reaction MTB marathon... Arrived :-)

Sea critters before tomorrows Ruthin MTB marathon...

Looking rather scenic in and around the country park...

Looking rather scenic in and around the country park...

Photosphere of our local bay, well, local to the site our campervan has taken us to.

Photosphere of our local bay, well, local to the site our campervan has taken us to. Think I like my new birthday phone :-) #luckyboy

Stroll in the park whilst the two big girls in to the theater #roomonthebroom

Ah, you have found Google+ then!

Ah, you have found Google+ then! I love it here, although it is more about interests for me than keeping in touch. Much prefer it to Facebook, cleaner and a bit more controllable :-)

On a sperate note, Lily is still carrying her camel about, it's got a handle see :-) And the art/writing kit has been most useful in the campervan, so thanks again, was good to see you both.

Wood gasification stove meets marshmallows thanks to a 3 year old deciding to collect firewood and a swift thinking...

Wood gasification stove meets marshmallows thanks to a 3 year old deciding to collect firewood and a swift thinking mother... #luckydad :-)

First crop of the year, well, at this house, well since the kids were born.

First crop of the year, well, at this house, well since the kids were born... In fact it's pretty much the first crop (bar one lettuce kit) EVER! tasted good too :-)

Worth following if only for the pictures of where they are, although if you are after a mountain biking holiday, you...

Worth following if only for the pictures of where they are, although if you are after a mountain biking holiday, you probably wouldn't go far wrong...

Originally shared by douglas mcdonald

We have just made a little video to showcase some of our holiday activity. Have a look, it´s over here. What do you think, does it make you want to visit?
http://www.basquemtb.com/basquemtb-ride-eat-drink-relax-repeat/
http://www.basquemtb.com/basquemtb-ride-eat-drink-relax-repeat/

For my teaching friends, we need to update our teaching pedagogy... ;-)

For my teaching friends, we need to update our teaching pedagogy... ;-)

Originally shared by Xiaomi MIUI

MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS 2.0
http://en.miui.com/thread-6904-1-1.html

Today we went from an unopened box just after lunch, to a little girl who can pedal, and balance her bike before...

Today we went from an unopened box just after lunch, to a little girl who can pedal, and balance her bike before coming home for tea! On several occasions she was pedaling and balancing simultaneously, briefly ;-)

If she gets the hang of this quickly who knows what kind of rides she will be putting in. She was happily putting in 3-5 miles a day on holiday (with the trailer as an ever present, ever ready bail out if she wanted it before you ring social services!)

Looking forward to finding out :-)

End of holiday easy tea :-)

Ahhhh, that's better :-)

Ahhhh, that's better :-)
https://play.google.com/music/playpreview?preview=AE9vGKoq1VkftuWF9gkFj0MeCXOL3yyC2PzN2McqO1GmTgkjAqqJunWGb630NeN8PG_ALQ4cSkSyWJysZyTjuhG1z3CKW9Qqq1-DVQcuxXLvZOjdjSgUG_VP3mv-s2nr7jng_CA00nf9

Warwick castle is actually looking pretty good...

Warwick castle is actually looking pretty good...

How much! Glad Nic saw the 2 for 1 offer, and the kids are under 4 :-) #tightdad

Another day, another ride into town from the camp site, still rocking the balance bike :-) #cycling

Another day, another ride into town from the camp site, still rocking the balance bike :-) #cycling

OK, so my commuter/hybrid thing also does duty as child hauler/trailer tower and stopping is a royal p.i.t.a.

OK, so my commuter/hybrid thing also does duty as child hauler/trailer tower and stopping is a royal p.i.t.a. as I need a tree or something to lean on.

Anyone recommend a decent, sturdy stand that will cope with a trailer and/or single pannier. Maybe a bipod?

Yesterday's jaunt.

Yesterday's jaunt. Even the fire roads are a bit loose as we nearly found out to our cost but Emily managed about 3/4 of this ride on her balance bike. Although we questioned her choice of wellington boots as riding shoes she had the last laugh when we came to the ford. To be fair we all stayed dry though :-)

#family #bikeride



https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3RkQ091vfdlOGhNeFc5Tm5USkU/edit?usp=drivesdk

Created by Google My Tracks on Android.

Name: Fairoaks At Cannock14/08/2013
Activity type: biking
Description: -
Total distance: 6.30 km (3.9 mi)
Total time: 1:59:50
Moving time: 58:44
Average speed: 3.15 km/h (2.0 mi/h)
Average moving speed: 6.43 km/h (4.0 mi/h)
Max speed: 12.93 km/h (8.0 mi/h)
Average pace: 19:02 min/km (30:37 min/mi)
Average moving pace: 9:20 min/km (15:01 min/mi)
Fastest pace: 4:38 min/km (7:28 min/mi)
Max elevation: 210 m (688 ft)
Min elevation: 163 m (535 ft)
Elevation gain: 196 m (643 ft)
Max grade: 16 %
Min grade: -17 %
Recorded: 14/08/2013 11:05am

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3RkQ091vfdlOGhNeFc5Tm5USkU/edit?usp=drivesdk

She rides again!

She rides again! Today's multi modal exploration was a mix of riding her balance bike, walking/running and riding the trailer, roughly a third of each in a bewildering array of chunks. Her first proper mountain bike trails both in the trailer and on her own bike.

This all came after a couple of miles walking this morning finding an astonishing range of local fauna. Cannock Chase really is an amazing place :-)

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3RkQ091vfdlSmdJdjR5U3NzdFk/edit?usp=drivesdk

Name: Cannock Chase Explore 15/08/2013
Activity type: biking
Description: -
Total distance: 7.27 km (4.5 mi)
Total time: 2:24:48
Moving time: 1:22:21
Average speed: 3.01 km/h (1.9 mi/h)
Average moving speed: 5.30 km/h (3.3 mi/h)
Max speed: 24.96 km/h (15.5 mi/h)
Average pace: 19:55 min/km (32:03 min/mi)
Average moving pace: 11:20 min/km (18:14 min/mi)
Fastest pace: 2:24 min/km (3:52 min/mi)
Max elevation: 254 m (832 ft)
Min elevation: 181 m (592 ft)
Elevation gain: 162 m (533 ft)
Max grade: 14 %
Min grade: -22 %
Recorded: 15/08/2013 2:14pm

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3RkQ091vfdlSmdJdjR5U3NzdFk/edit?usp=drivesdk

It may not be an epic by many standards but our little girl rode 3 miles of it on her balance bike.

It may not be an epic by many standards but our little girl rode 3 miles of it on her balance bike... #proudparent :-)

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3RkQ091vfdlcHF0QWV0VUlhYWs/edit?usp=drivesdk

Created by Google My Tracks on Android.

Name: The Ride 11/08/2013
Activity type: biking
Description: -
Total distance: 11.63 km (7.2 mi)
Total time: 2:04:15
Moving time: 1:16:17
Average speed: 5.61 km/h (3.5 mi/h)
Average moving speed: 9.14 km/h (5.7 mi/h)
Max speed: 28.23 km/h (17.5 mi/h)
Average pace: 10:41 min/km (17:12 min/mi)
Average moving pace: 6:34 min/km (10:34 min/mi)
Fastest pace: 2:08 min/km (3:25 min/mi)
Max elevation: 246 m (807 ft)
Min elevation: 175 m (573 ft)
Elevation gain: 202 m (664 ft)
Max grade: 9 %
Min grade: -12 %
Recorded: 11/08/2013 2:34pm

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3RkQ091vfdlcHF0QWV0VUlhYWs/edit?usp=drivesdk

On the way for a bike ride with Emily #adventure :-)

On the way for a bike ride with Emily #adventure :-)

French toast made with oat milk and oat bread, banana and raisin pancake and Earl Gray tea. #breakfast #nomnom :-)

Stephen Fry's open letter to the IOC, David Cameron and of possible interest to the rest of the world.

Stephen Fry's open letter to the IOC, David Cameron and of possible interest to the rest of the world.
http://www.stephenfry.com/2013/08/07/an-open-letter-to-david-cameron-and-the-ioc/

It's the show! Plenty to look at, show jumping at the moment :-)

The family on tour, well, a bit of a ride last week. Quick play with #Snapseed

The family on tour, well, a bit of a ride last week. Quick play with #Snapseed