I headed out a little later than planned as my friend phoned just as I was about to leave. As soon as I got off-road I found out how hard slush was to ride in, especially on a singlespeed as standing was a no-go area! As it got dark I ended up looking over to Winter Hill to see the mast all lit up. When I got on Winter Hill itself, after a fair amount of pushing, there was a flash and I thought someone was hiding and taking a picture of me, then it was followed by thunder, I guess it was lightening but I was still a little scared. After that it was time to slide downhill, no traction and brakes doing nothing, it was a little scary! At some point I thought of kate all tucked up on her sofa and thought that sounded a nice idea. Once I was home though and no longer scared of the monsters in the dark I realised how much fun it was.
11.72 miles @ 7.1 mph
Didn't realise you were still out when the thunder/lightening was around. Yikes! Sounds like it was spooky and fun all at the same time.
ReplyDeleteI didn't go out till 3:30pm so yes I was. Only one bolt of each and I was sure the lightening was someone taking my picture so I was petrified, especially as I couldn't see anyone!
ReplyDeletePoor Trio. At least it stayed dry. (It was dry wasn't it?)
ReplyDeleteI thought Rigger was terribly hard work in the dry. I'm very impressed that you managed to ride him in the snow (slush). I certainly wouldn't of managed.
Didn't I mentioned it rained the whole time, apart from when I was high enough for it to be falling as snow!
ReplyDeleteRigger isn't hard work, you'll hurt his feelings!
You are amazing! I would have been scared of the lightning not to mention possible ghosts on the moors ;) I love the picture!
ReplyDeleteYou just find it easy because you're super humanly fit!
ReplyDeleteI walked up most of the hills yesterday, I am not super-fit!
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