Friday night pedal away to Daisy Edis’ Durham

Internationally acclaimed photographer, Daisy Edis, is the inspiration for this 11 mile ride. In the first half of.the twentieth century Daisy was a skilled portrait photographer whose work, with that of her family’s photography business depicted Durham life, whether photos of local firms, organisations and student groups or views of now long lost large houses and major council civil engineering schemes. So our ride will take us to the location of the family business, the blue plaque commemorating her in Gilesgate and also to some of the locations photographed by her and her family and we can compare the view today.

We will visit Saddler St where the family business was located, the old New College at Nevilles Cross, the site of the Newton Hall and with a detour to Gilesgate where Daisy lived.

We will follow sections of quiet road and off road paths largely around Durham City so a hybrid bike is most suitable, although a mountain or road bike would also be ok. There will be hills getting out of Durham but are spaced out in the ride.

This is a suitable ride if you’re wanting to build up your confidence as well as for more experienced riders wanting a relaxed trip with a bit of chat and Daisy Edis history included.

As always we can’t predict the weather so please dress suitably. You may well need gloves and a buff to keep your neck warm. Please come with bike lights in case light conditions are dreary.

In order for the ride to leave promptly, please be punctual so we can carry out bike checks, etc. prior to us setting off. Please make sure your bike is in working condition and bring a spare tube to fit your tyres. Expect to be out for about two hours.

For any queries please use the option to ‘Message Ride Creator’. If you book and later can’t make it please cancel your place so we know for sure who to expect on the day. For any last minute cancellations on the day please also add a note in the ride Conversation before cancelling so increasing its chance of being seen and so we know who we are expecting.

Look forward to seeing you.

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