Lockdown Cycling. Despite Coronavirus and lockdown it was still possible (and encouraged) to cycle locally for exercise. Later, restrictions were lifted and cycle rides further afield were permitted. My 1000 mile total (to date) was made up of rides around the Meon Valley, along the Meon Valley Trail, frequent rides around Gosport and Lee on the Solent, trips to the shops and what has become an annual ride around the Isle of Wight.
Even the government (and local authorities) have been pushing the cycling theme “Thousands of miles of new protected bike lanes, cycle training for everyone and bikes available on prescription will be rolled out under new plans to overhaul cycling and walking in England launched by Prime Minister Boris Johnson today (Tuesday 28 July).”
Sadly some of the local pop up schemes have been dropped (one such scheme after a local councillor had a ‘discussion’ with the Highways Authority.
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March Meon Valley ride. Sheep Pond Lane near Droxford
Stop for the view before the drop down into Freshwater, Isle of Wight
Crossing from Gosport to Portsmouth to catch the first ferry to Ryde on the Isle of Wight
Total recorded mileage to date, 1003 miles and still time to add more!
A short ride around Solent Airport to clock 1000 miles to date
Autumn along the Meon Valley Trail
Late afternoon ride
Mayles Lane on the way to Wickham, part of NCN224
Ranvilles Lane, Stubbington. Shame that the ‘Stubbington bypass’ will cross this traffic free route
A damp ride today (it had to happen sometime) but good to have made it up Harvesting Lane without stopping!
Not looking good weather
Almost within reach of 1000 miles. This was the reward for a climb up Portchester Lane
Colourful decorations
Mid summer (hot) stop for refreshments
One of the advantages of being within easy cycling distance of Solent Airport. Boultbee Spitfire SM520 G-ILDA approaching Solent Airport Daedalus
Family cycling Marine Parade East, Lee on the Solent
New cycling infrastructure. A sign and a post.
Salterns field promenade
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Meon Valley Hampshire
The first hard frost of 2020 covering the Droxford area in the Meon Valley
Saint Mary and All Saints Church at Droxford has recently opened a cultural centre and café. The Meon Valley Trail, a walking, cycling and horse riding trail along a disused railway passes to the east of Droxford .
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Summer Solstice 2019 sunrise as viewed from Droxford in the Meon Valley, Hampshire. Far better than mixing it with the crowds at Stonehenge!
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Weather watcher, A selection of weather watcher photographs that I have uploaded to the BBC over the past couple of months. Some have been used on the BBC main website and by the regional TV program South Today
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The Spinnaker Tower as viewed from an upstairs window!
Storm clouds approaching
End of year, 2017, sunset over the Isle of Wight
Mammatus clouds over Stubbington, Fareham
A ‘by chance’ capture of crepuscular rays (sun rays through clouds)
The River Meon at Droxford in the Meon Valley. A cold and dull start to the day.
Pre dawn sky near Droxford in the Meon Valley, Hampshire
Crisp / frosty start to the day along Ranvilles Lane Stubbington
Pastel colours before sunrise taken from the Meon Shore, Hill Head
A collection of sea shells, seaweed, crustaceans, fossils, stones and sand from the shore line between Lee-on-the-Solent and Hill Head
You can find out about the BBC weather watchers and how to become one from this article
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Meon Views
Early morning mist and fog giving a stunning view over the Meon Valley in Hampshire.
One or two may be in with a chance to be featured in a future Meon Views calendar by Studio 6!
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Fast disapearing mist
The sun yet to appear over a mist and fog shrouded Meon Valley
The sun just showing over the mist and fog in the Meon Valley, Hampshire giving stunning Meon Views
The view looking west on Beacon Hill nature reserve with the moon setting in complete contrast to the mist fog and sunrise in the opposite direction!
Panoramic view of the Meon Valley
Fast disappearing mist revealing the farm land of the Meon Valley
A photograph that could be in a future Meon Views calendar by Studio 6? Mist and fog in the Meon Valley. Amazing colours in this photograph taken just before sunrise looking towards Old Winchester Hill
Meon Views. Another shot of the rising sun over a mist and fog shrouded Meon Valley from Beacon Hill Hampshire
The Meon Valley features many walks and trails including the old railway line from Wickham to West Meon.
The area is popular with walkers using the South Downs Way and the many other footpaths that cross the area
The quiet roads are also popular with cyclists with its challenging hill climbs and descents!
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Photographs by Barrie Webb
