Hadn’t been out on a bike for eight days, mostly because I’ve been away for a few days. So, although it was the hottest day of the year so far, I decided to do 40 or so in the afternoon.
The wind was coming from the west so I decided to do a Bypasser. I set off at about 1535. I did a long version, up to Ashby at the top and along Fenn Lanes at the bottom. I also did the detour through Nailstone that I’ve done a few times recently. I don’t think it adds much distance but it’s a nice change if nothing else.
Unavoidably, I was too warm for the first hour or so but later in the day with the air temperature a smidge lower, conditions were just lovely in the late afternoon sun. Bliss.
Listened to a bit of 5 Live, Floyd’s Saucerful of Secrets and Thin Lizzy at the BBC which is a wonderful collection of alternative versions and rarities.
Back on 40.35 miles. 231 this month.