- Location
- Egham
Despite the forecast of rain, which varied from one report to another, I went out today as it's 'bike day' for me. Really struggled to get going this morning which I put down to being so late out (1030 ish having had to go to the bank first..). Still, it was cloudy but warm, so shorts and s/s jersey were in order. Todays target was 20 miles plus a few if I felt that way inclined. Perhaps unsurprisingly I headed to Windsor Great Park, simply because there is shelter if it really pours with rain. Just after I arrived some 5 miles into the ride the rain started, and stayed for about 45 minutes, but was so light that I didn't really get wet. Once that cleared it was lovely, if a bit windy. First run along the Polo Club/Smiths Lawn was into a headwind, so I made sure later laps were in the opposite direction! Lots of friendly bikers out today, had a brief chat with a road biker along the Polo Club as he went by, and got a response from everybody I gave a nod or good morning to, which is always nice. Spotted a tandem at the Village Post Office, and later spotted the same on the move, wonder if I could interest SWMBO as they do look fun.
I've posted plenty of pictures of this place before, so instead of some landmark or other, here's a picture of a tree:
Now, I see 'Bleeding Gums Murphy' from The Simpsons, and that's why I took the photo...
Just beyond here I spotted hundreds of deer, all doe. The bucks and 2 huge stags were further along, and almost within touching distance. Fabulous to be able to get so close to these creatures, sorry no photo but they were watching me with interest and I had no desire to disturb them. That aside they all had big antlers!
A steady 26 miles in the end, and an extra mile added tonight to set up the brakes and gears on the MTB which has been hung up for a couple of years. Apparently when I feel fit enough I'm going off road with the lad
I've posted plenty of pictures of this place before, so instead of some landmark or other, here's a picture of a tree:
Now, I see 'Bleeding Gums Murphy' from The Simpsons, and that's why I took the photo...
Just beyond here I spotted hundreds of deer, all doe. The bucks and 2 huge stags were further along, and almost within touching distance. Fabulous to be able to get so close to these creatures, sorry no photo but they were watching me with interest and I had no desire to disturb them. That aside they all had big antlers!
A steady 26 miles in the end, and an extra mile added tonight to set up the brakes and gears on the MTB which has been hung up for a couple of years. Apparently when I feel fit enough I'm going off road with the lad
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... for basic bike maintenance it sounded like you managed to make a meal of that one!
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Got dressed had some breakfast looked out of the window raining. 
Lost the sunglasses, on with a gillet, overshoes and a cycling cap. Despite having a bad cold for the last few days, Rules 5 and 9 in full effect. Met at the RV in Ashley at 7:15 then a pleasant run across the Cheshire plain, dodging the heaviest of the rain. Not much to note except 400bhp losing a spoke in Northwhich. Stopped at the Garden Centre near Church Minshull for sustenance. 
I have to say the toast was thicker than anything I have seen sold to the general public before!
Not that I am complaining.
