A disappointingly cold and cloudy day, today. Not cold by winter standards perhaps and it was certainly dry, but I wrapped up in several layers on top and a pair of cycling tights and I still felt the cold a bit.
A stiff wind was coming from the east, yet again. I don’t mind that on a weekend but after work on a weekday the traffic near Zouch is a limiting factor. So I went over that way, but turned back to go west through Long Whatton, past Isley Walton and back down through Coleorton.
Lots of road signs, tents and big electronic displays up for the Download festival which presumably is this weekend coming at Donington Park.
I went up Heather Lane for a mile or so to get my distance up a bit. Still only did 25.41 miles. I must try to figure out a better option for weekday later afternoons with an easterly wind.
Listened to the Reacher novel for the whole ride. Nearing the climax now.