Earlier this week...

If it's the one on the left we stopped there 3 years ago. Every day you get to ride an excellent road twice.

Getting there a couple of days before you with two friends. No fixed route for us, just taking each day as it comes. My 4th time to the area, although focused on North Portugal for most of last years trip when I was with my good lady. Have fun! [video]http://vimeo.com/76251691[/video] [video]http://...

In the Peaks again.

Yesterday in Derbyshire...

... well, ready to go home. Just about to head back to the ferry after two weeks in Northern Spain and Portugal.

If you don't enjoy it then it's time to stop. Personally I think riding all year round is a good idea. OK, I avoid going out in the snow and ice but otherwise it's a matter of the right bike and clothing. There are loads of brilliant roads in the UK, but I agree that many of the major ones are conge...

My Grandfather walked (fought his way)through Mesopatamia, as he called, in WW1. He was still alive when the Russians were there and said they (the Russians) would give up in the end...
Don't we ever learn?

Used the Holiday Inn Express place a couple of times. Soulless but very convenient.

Toured for 30 years in the UK and from Slovenia over to Spain. Not encountered a bike unfriendly place yet. Just look out for a decent place and don't worry about it.