Today's Ride

Inspired by @Ingola 's early morning shenanigans, I got out there on the Duck. IMG_20230602_100214218.jpg IMG_20230602_100239821.jpg
Neighborhood trails were great, I was able to build some speed here, enough to startle a group of wild turkeys grazing in the long grass. I would share photos, but my lens was covered in sunscreen and sweat. The woods however, were still super muddy and rutted. The ATVs can really dig a hole IMG_20230602_100500190.jpg IMG_20230602_101213753.jpg
Nearly lost Duck Norris, and my shoe, so I headed for drier grounds. IMG_20230602_102217897.jpg
IMG_20230602_102150207.jpg Much hotter under the power lines too though. It felt like a dessert, I had turkey vultures following me around with bibs and cutlery
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We've had a tough winter, lots of damage to the trees, I could have used a saw at some points. Hike a bike is inevitable on most of my woods trails IMG_20230602_103020838.jpg IMG_20230602_104113562.jpg
Eventually made it down to the big river and found a spot for chillaxin. IMG_20230602_104430756.jpg
 
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The more bikes I own, the less I seem to ride...

A local 15 miles to follow up on a couple of local history tips.

Under this copse are the remains of a Saxon Chapel, built, as were many early churches, close to a freshwater spring.
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The area near here, known as Barnburgh Crags, is said to be site of the Battle of Maisbelli in 487 AD.
Screenshot_20230603_222548_Gallery.jpg Following on from here I found myself on an unfamiliar path, through an unfamiliar wood...

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The signs were saying I shouldn't be here
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I didn't have too long, and it was very warm, so I started to make my way in the direction of home.
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Gratuitous retrobike snood shot
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Lovely day.
 
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Thought so. I lived in Flackwell Heath in the 90s. Always a tough climb home. Up past the football pitch.
 
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