Honestly now, is summer ever going to turn up? Yesterday was overcast, steady SW breeze, barley 14 degrees by lunchtime, less in the morning when I had a quick scoot to the dam at Drift.
This morning it was a touch warmer, another steady SW breeze, and with isolated showers. I took the opportunity to nip into Trengwainton Gardens because they left the main gate open The scent was lovely, just a shame you're not meant to be there on a bike! (I am a NT member and volunteer so I was ready to bluff my way out if needed!)
19°C, a bit windy, but good riding weather. 41 miles to Sandwich Bay and back on the Stinson: a much more supple, comfortable ride than the alloy road bike. Not too slow either: 14.5 mph on average today, which was enough to overtake the more casual (or knackered) roadies although that's no competition to the serious ones. It was really about enjoying the ride, though, and that I did. However, being able to crack on without feeling the bike transmit every shock, bump and vibration of the rough country lanes straight to my hands was a definite bonus.
I think summer turned up this weekend. Still cooler than anywhere else, but glorious blue skies and sunshine. I defo got a sweat on Saturday afternoon. Took in a few different unknown trails and a few familiars but in reverse. It was great getting back out there, especially given Mayhem is less than a week away. The Hot felt wonderful, especially bombing down into Cot Valley for the final stretch.
Up top at Chun castle, which is nothing more than a big pile of granite and an indication of what it was. The view off the top is spot on, but the descent down it the highlight:
Token steed shot:
I encountered a space ship as well (Lands End communications tower apparently). It's got a great view of both sides of the country in 1 360.
Blue skies and golden sunshine, but a slight NE breeze kept the temperatures down (I sound like a stuck record) to low double figures. Still, it was a lovely morning ride and the views weren't too shabby to Lamorna and the bay.
Went out for a spin on the new bike, a few miles on the flat to warm up then up some hills around Dorset (Ansty and Bullbarrow) then home. Surgery on Friday so wanted to get a few rides in.
A mere 32 miles, but it was hot and only had 2 x 600ml water bottles.
The joy of midweek ride. saw a total of seven people. I remember the day of the FA Cup & royal wedding. I didn't see a single person. it was wonderful. Can I have more days like that?
The scent was lovely, just a shame you're not meant to be there on a bike! (I am a NT member and volunteer so I was ready to bluff my way out if needed!)
