Today I rode from home to Leicestershire where my sister lives. I was hoping Ali's present would arrive so I didn't leave till after 1pm which meant most of the journey would be in the dark. Heading through Manchester and Stockport wasn't fun especially with rubbish brakes but once I got to the Peak District it improved. It also got hillier, I felt the weight of the panniers going up the hills and since I was cautious down them my overall speed was low.
I passed through some lovely villages and even in the dark some of the views were great. I had forgotten that it was so hilly to get to Helen's (probably as I am usually in a car) and they last ten miles all seemed uphill.
My Garmin turned itself off a number of times and definitely missed 5miles between Whitefield and Manchester but it recorded 133km and 1600m of climbing. Good ride overall although I was overdressed as it was warm.
wow and in the dark too. You must have good lights, what sort do you use ?
ReplyDeleteI use an Exposure 6pack, amazing light and my rear runs off it as well so is super bright. I got it for mountain biking buut its handy on unlit roads.
ReplyDeleteyou should ride to Cambridge for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteNot sure the boss would agree....I will be riding back though.
ReplyDeleteImpressive!
ReplyDeleteYou are awesome. Please can I have your legs?
ReplyDeleteYou're riding back home from Cambridge? Wowsers! Impressive.
Over two days so not so impressive.
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