Another warm, sunny day with a fairly strong wind coming from the east. I decided to do 15 or 20 miles of the southbound route, then come back.
I’d done about 17 when I got to the T junction just after Potters Marston. Rather than turn right toward Stoney Stanton as I normally would, I took a left toward Croft. I was only going to do another mile or two and I thought it would be easier than negotiating the crossroads at Stoney. A bit flatter and quieter as well.
Quite nice along there, but I only did another mile then turned back. Came a slightly different way home over the last few miles, along Wood Road then through Hugglescote. The Hugglescote way is a bit quicker, but the road is a bit lumpy and climby.
Back on 35.69 miles.
I listened to Let It Bleed by the Rolling Stones – I’m not a big fan of the countrified Americana they indulge themselves with on a few of the tunes, but they do it very well. Easily the best one so far, eight albums in.
I must admit I’m slightly concerned by the noise my DIY-rebuilt freehub is making, on the second Boardman. Not overly alarming but louder than I’d expect. Still working fine but maybe I used the wrong lube. Maybe I should grease it.
The wind is due to die down to 4 or 5mph by Friday, and the weather will remain warm and sunny, at least according to the forecast – definitely an invitation to do a long one.