What a great, hot, sunny week it has been! I have took the opportunity to do over 100 miles on the bike this week- which is great preparation for the rides ahead.
Last Sunday I went for a 30 mile ride, around the circuit known as the extended Muddiford Circuit- that is, Barnstaple, Lynton Cross, Mullacott Cross, Georgeham, Croyde, Saunton, Braunton and home again.Average of 14 mph, so pleased with that. Truth is, just glad I enjoyed the ride.
Managed to squeeze 20 miles in then on Thursday- down to Bideford and back. Average 15mph, but rode a bit silly- that is, have been trying to ride smoothly and gently- giving me chance to look around and enjoy myself. Instead I rode head down, and about as smooth as a bucket of sand. Oh well.
With the sun still shining yesterday, I went out on the Coast to Coast route, cycling from Barnstaple down to Winkleigh and back, average 15 mph. It was great- the sun was shining, and I was riding roads which (other than the first 7 miles) I had never rode before. There was a vicious head wind going out, which turned lovely to push me home again.
Another thing I learnt- the climb into Atherington is STEEP! On a 39x23, I was standing and it was hard work to keep going forwards.
You have been warned!
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