The Ride Diary 2026-10-03
A Quick Errand Run to Meole Brace
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
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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