A cycle ride to the south east of Nuneaton along a series of footpaths to Burton Hastings

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This ongoing Video Diary by myself John Neal, sometimes known as John Longcroft-Neal, as the whim takes me.
TODAY’S SUBJECT is a cycle ride to the south east of Nuneaton along a series of footpaths to Burton Hastings then to enjoy Thomson’s Lane with its tree lined tunnel. Great drone shots and nearly losing a muddy trainer.
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[@roderickbrown97]

Lovely to see your ride near my home town. As a child went with my Grandpa to HMS Gamecock and sat on the wing of a Tiger Moth. Now that was a long time ago. Thanks Rod B

[@JRLNeal]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@robdavies68]

As Robert Browning wrote 'Oh, to be in England'.
Great video.

[@JRLNeal]

Many thanks Rob. Much appreciated

[@simmo3730]

Fantastic drone shots 👍

[@JRLNeal]

Thanks, Simo. I was very pleased with them myself.

[@simmo3730]

Morning John. What a nice ride. Nice glasses 👍
The warm weather has arrived here too although I think there might be storms later.
Did you get to see the Northern lights?

[@JRLNeal]

Thanks Simmo. I couldn’t catch the northern lights. I tried but there was thin cloud cover.

[@paulwaite2219]

Hi John I am watching the Giro d’Italia cycle race on TV. One of the commenters who used to race said he has an estarli electric bike. Also one of the teams in the race are promoting electric bikes. That is so good. Have you thought about doing a trip over a few days on your bike?

[@JRLNeal]

That’s interesting Paul. There are many manufacturers of electric bikes and it seems the competition is fierce, but Estarli seem to be in the running. I’d love to go away for a few days, but domestic commitments don’t make this possible at the moment.

[@paulwaite2219]

@@JRLNeal Maybe a Sidecar would be the way to go. I’m sure she would like that😃

[@lenton286]

Hi John, loving the drone shots! What drone do you use? The quality of the shots is amazing!!!

[@JRLNeal]

Thanks. It a DJI mini 3pro

[@Pharos234]

John, it is time for you to get an assistant. Someone to keep you out of those sticky wickets. Preferably someone who is young, female, and has nice legs, unlike what you have been showing us so far..... just a thought.

[@JRLNeal]

Thanks for your thoughts Jim. I’ll give them full consideration. My agent says my legs are my best feature, but then as they say you can’t please all the people all the time.😂

[@paulwaite2219]

Maybe Margaret would have something to say about that🤔

[@Pharos234]

@@paulwaite2219 🤣

[@mikebell5044]

If they are footpaths you shouldn't be riding on them

[@JRLNeal]

Point taken Mike, but some of them were bridleways and the ones that might have been footpaths and nobody else on them so?