As it was pretty hot today, I decided to keep my ride short. The temperature hit about 27°C (81°F). I really appreciated the sea breeze during the second half of my ride and was glad I decided to finish off with a ride along the seafront.
Tag: cycling essex
Turning the Pedals Again: A Fresh Start to the Season
Today was only my third ride of the year. Between relentless bad weather, a bout of illness, and a fair share of lost motivation, the miles have been slow to come. It was a beautiful early spring day. Bright sunshine at last after what feels like weeks of constant rain. The temperature sat at a … Continue reading Turning the Pedals Again: A Fresh Start to the Season
Colder Than Expected, but a Cracking Ride!
Today’s ride turned out to be a real highlight of the week. It started off colder than I had anticipated—definitely a day I should’ve taken the gilet! Although it warmed slightly about halfway through, it never quite reached the temperatures the forecast had promised. Despite the chill, I was really pleased with the route I’d … Continue reading Colder Than Expected, but a Cracking Ride!
Conquering the Windmill 110k Audax: A Journey Through Essex and Challenging Headwinds
https://youtu.be/Nnf6CT1Ufko I recently participated in an exhilarating cycling event that spanned 108 km, beginning in Witham, Essex. The route featured checkpoints at Thaxted, Elsenham, Rainbow Rural, and The Battesford Court in Witham, along with an additional information control point. This ride was a fresh take on a classic route, with the starting point now set … Continue reading Conquering the Windmill 110k Audax: A Journey Through Essex and Challenging Headwinds
Lost lanes # 23 empty Essex
https://youtu.be/XV_A7VDwR1I Another great ride from Jack Thurston's Lost Lanes book.
What a magnificant ride that was.
Recently someone posted on a Facebook group I am a member of suggesting a group ride out to a place called Papermill Lock. I wasn't able to join the ride but as I haven't been there before, looked it up online. It did look like somewhere I fancied going to so, today, I took off on … Continue reading What a magnificant ride that was.
It’s not all about personal bests and Strava
It was a glorious sunny Spring afternoon and faced with a choice of cutting the grass or popping out on the bike for a Saturday joyride, the bike won - was there ever any doubt? But today was not a day for lycra. It was a day for getting out on my hybrid and exploring. … Continue reading It’s not all about personal bests and Strava