Just a quick 13 miles from the in laws house in Tynemouth (i bought my bike up here from home (north wales) for the first time, must be getting serious!). Discovered the Tyne Cycle Tunnel - a fascinating 50's relic that's still working, including wooden escalators to take you down to the tunnel. Hammered one section as it seemed fast and straight and a good surface and sure enough, it was a strava segment (8th from 45, not bad for a newbie!).