With the clocks changing and not getting out until after 6.30am the sun was just rising but that did not last long. The weather started off with good visibility but a strongish head wind as I headed towards Nevilles Cross then I turned and headed towards Bearpark out of the wind. It was still dusky so had both lights turned on the front and one rear. Once out of Waterhouses I decided to turn left and up the killer climb to Stanley Crook. This is where the visibility dropped to less than a 100yards. I turned both lights on the rear and both on the front. It was terrible riding conditions and could not wait to loose some height again. Once I dropped down to Langley Park it was a lot better but still not a 100%. A good 30miler in 2hrs with 2500ft of climbing. Time to charge the bike lights up and change the AAA batteries in the Smart R2 rear.
Also give the bike a wash and oil as well. One thing I did notice today when pottering along a quiet back country lane was I still had my mtb pedals on as I forgot to change them to my road pedals when I converted the Pilgrims into a 100% winter road bike.
Here are some photos, more soon, enjoy -
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