Steady sunny spin from Meadowfield back home the long way.

Back out on the bike yesterday for a short steady spin back home from Meadowfield. 

Second spin out on my Creo 2 to Bishop Auckland on the old railway line n back

 

Back out again this morning after a day and half's rest from my last ride. It was alot warmer today and less wind than Mondays ride. I hoped onto the old railway line at Sleetburn Lane and headed for Bishop. It is mainly flat and took it very steady again. There loads of other walkers, horses, cyclists, runners, dog walkers out. The sun tried quite a few times to poke through the clouds. I had a break when I reached Bishop Auckland market place before heading back to Brandon. I took my first Creo 2 again with the 2.2" tyres for comfort. All in just under 19 miles in 1hr 30mins with 480ft of climbing. Below are a few snaps from the ride, enjoy and hopefully more soon- 

PS- the bridge is still closed from Brompark Picnic Area to Brandon. It has gone well over the eight weeks and no signs to say when they are reopening it. 

First post op test ride on the old railway line to Hownsgill Viaduct from Langley Park n back

 

Its been a month exactly since I have been out for a bike ride. Today was the test ride day to see if I could manage a very steady spin up the old railway line from Langley Park to Hownsgill viaduct n back without too much pain etc. The sun was shining for the whole ride and I did not realise I had a strong tailwind all the way up to Consett. I took my Creo 2 with the 2.2" tyres at a low'ish pressure for some extra comfort. The lines have dried back out after the recent rain and mainly dusty again. There was a few others out n about enjoying the sun but not too busy, not that it made any difference as I was not in a rush. I have a drink snack stop half way up and on the viaduct. All in 19 miles in 1hr 35mins with 715ft of climbing. God it is nice to be back out on the bike but I am paying the price for it now as I typing this. Below are a few snaps and a short video clip, enjoy and hopefully more soon-