Just shy of thirty miles today. A little warmer than Sunday’s episode, at least in the sun it was. There was a bit of breeze which became more obvious as the morning went on.
As ever, a lap of Holbeck to persuade the legs to work, followed by a wind assisted pedal along the towpath as far as Viaduct Road. Then that slog along to the Ring Road. Cardigan Road sort of sapped the legs this morning, the rest was just get it done riding. I stayed on the A 660 as far as Bramhope, then turned right to reward myself with a whizz down Creskeld Lane. Always lifts the mood, that sort of stuff. Turn left at the bottom, to ride to Pool.
Another left turn in Pool to head straight to Otley and a sandwich break. Today, I did not even cross the river, just stood at the maypole while munching. Mind, the sight of Chevin top combing the clouds was impressive, and reminded me which way the wind was blowing. Started pedalling again, there is really only one way home until I try Pool Bank again, so along the A 660 I go. The usual right turn in Headingley for the drop into Kirkstall and the last gentle ride along the towpath back to Office lock. Pretty good morning out.
And the map. There was more uphill than it shows . . .
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Fair play for doing that level of climbing day after day
