The Ride Diary 2026-10-03

A Quick Errand Run to Meole Brace

Hinton · A488 Hinton · A488

‘Just a stop, not a destination’

Graham rides from Pontesbury to Shrewsbury and back on the Honda CB1000GT

The Route

Pontesbury – Shrewsbury – Pontesbury

A488, A5, A5112

19 miles (31.3 km)

~25m riding

Pontesbury to Shrewsbury Shrewsbury to Pontesbury Finish Start scenery people scenery scenery scenery overtake scenery scenery scenery bridge scenery scenery people people junction junction junction scenery people junction people overtake scenery people © OpenStreetMap contributors
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I pulled out of Pontesbury on the A488, the kind of straight line that invites you to sit back and stare. It was a clean run to the homelab, and I needed to clear the cache.

The road swung past Pontesford and Hinton before dipping into the quiet of Cruckmeole. Hanwood Bank and Hook-a-Gate kept the pace honest as I crossed into the A5 near Pulley.

Shrewsbury was just a stop, not a destination. I didn’t park long enough to notice the people, just long enough to buy the switch and get back on the A5112.

The return trip took me through Betton Strange and Hanwood. Lea Cross marked the end of it, a final breath before the garage door closed.

The Shorts

The whole day, by theme

Photos from the day

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