The Wiggle County Durham Dynamo, now in it's second year, explores the hills and rolling roads of the southern-most countryside in County Durham. Reaching out to the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at its furthest point, the route takes in some excellent climbs and some even better views.
Heading out from the home of the Darlington Mowden Park RFC, we bear north almost immediately, taking in the villages of Piercebridge and Staindrop, at which point the Short route splits and heads south.
The route continues north, climbing up to Butterknowle, eventually splitting at Woodland village with great views out over Langleydale. The Epic riders continue north, riding the edge of Hamsterley Forest before descending in to Wolsingham.
As you leave the main road at Frosterley you are faced with a tough climb to the top of Hill End, with views out over Bollihope Common and the burn at the bottom on the descent. We ride south through Bollihope Common and pass by Middleton-in-Teesdale, before climbing out of the valley towards Barnard Castle. The final push back west stretches through a series of quaint English villages typical of the County Durham area.
The trailer looks fantastic, interesting to see if it works....
Cat Smith MP 2nd from left
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And the next time - plead sympathy for your addiction, caused by trauma from your previous "accident"...
Butyric Acid... was the most disgusting thing I have ever smelt in the lab...
Even a stopped clock, etc, etc...
I wouldn't be meeting that Orange Pillock anywhere, let alone 1/2 way.
If the local police is unwilling or unable to do their job properly, then perhaps her insurance provider ought to re-evaluate the risks she poses...
As a member of the Co-op community (I live in a Housing Co-op) and a bike owner /rider, this is very sad news. We need more Co-ops not less.
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