Dismal wet weather today but it stopped raining in the afternoon. The forecast suggested it probably wouldn’t rain again this evening. The roads were still properly wet when I stopped work at about 4pm. But since I hadn’t been out for a few days I thought I’d go out for a spin anyway. With the self-indulgence of owning too many bikes comes the responsibility of being prepared to sacrifice at least one of them to the elements. The second Boardman was selected for this task.
Unfortunately the rain started again about 20 minutes after I set off, but it didn’t last long. I must admit to being overcome by a “what the smeg am I doing?” moment as I pedalled toward Twycross, with wet leaves and sideways-moving rain blowing around my face. But later on the skies cleared to a lovely starlit night and in the end I quite enjoyed it. Quite a satisfying run out.
The road to Sheepy was closed for some reason so I came straight down the main road to Gibbet Lane. But I extended the ride a bit by detouring through Burgoland and Swepstone, then Ibstock.
Sad to see the Belper Arms at Burgoland with the lights off. Hope someone leases it soon. Nice place with a big beer garden.
https://www.strava.com/activities/6351673781
25.27 miles.