After the last snowy session a few weeks ago I vowed not to partake in snow cycling again. This was possibly down to finding ourselves on a frozen mud canal path, bikes enduring a battering as off-roading across farmers fields became the only 'escape' route and blizzard conditions for the last 12 miles!
Today the vow was broken, I couldn't wait to put on the lycra - along with a million other layers (think Michelin man). I guess this is what happens after a bike free weekend due to the snowy weather. A glimmer of sunshine broke through the clouds and that was that. As I blog I will admit to still needing further defrosting time but it was worth it :-) Note to self - must invest in more quality winter clothes.
Sadly, snow on the ground doesn't stop some drivers from being idiots. There were only two on our chosen route today. It seems that with snow on the ground and therefore less tarmac to share, certain drivers can't wait to prove their authority. Not sure they even realise that as a sane human being there is nothing that would make me think I could 'take on' a tonne of metal! The road is yours my friend I'll be fine stopped right here on the verge on an uphill! Grrrr. Rant over ;-)Anyway, after said uphill this was the view :-)
It's great exploring new roads and so exciting to think that when doing JoGLE next year every road will be new. A real adventure. Snow cycling may not be my first choice but today's short but sweet ride had it's plus points. Mainly those great long, scary downhills and a really great, late lunch at the end ;-)
Please feel free to check out the ride on the link below.
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