By the time a mate and I got out for a ride this morning, we were on about
Plan 'D'.
Initially, there were 5 of us intending to do some Road miles. One chap dropped out due to having to wait in for a parcel. Second chap couldn't make it for some reason or another, so the remaining three of us decided to ride around Harleston Firs on the MTB's.
By this morning, with another chap pulling a sickie with a bad cough, the last two standing, Bob and myself, headed off towards Market Harborough for a sausage sarnie and a coffee.
The old railway track was as mucky as expected due to the recent rains, but at least the sun was shining.
I didn't think we were heading that way, so had not brought lights with me, so the two tunnels were quite interesting as they are unlit. Still, Bob had a light, so we shared the beam...
One of the fords on today's ride. Sometimes useful for cleaning the mud off the tyres, but not worth it today as they just got covered again after a few miles..
After a stop at the Waterloo Cafe for refreshments, we returned via the same route, as far as Merry Tom crossing, and thence down and up the bridleway to Pitsford Res. Having done a few miles, we decided not to do a circuit, but rode homewards via the 2nd ford on Spectacle Lane. Handy really, as it washed some of the muck off the tyres, and with most of the last miles on tarmac, they stayed clean this time.
Having started off sunny, the last our was in chilly drizzle, with a bit of wind to make it seem even colder. Still, nice to get out for some miles anyway!
A pleasant 40 mile leg stretcher..
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