Up and out the door early this morning for a ride on the CX bikes. The sun was shinning, the wind was blowing a near gale but it was dry. We headed over to Broompark to pick up the old line then it was straight upto Consett into a massive headwind for a solid 10miles of slog. At the junction we stopped for a quick drink and photos but was freezing cold so didnt stop long. From here we headed straight down the line to Birtley which was very fast going with a lovely tail wind. At Birtley we were going to turn & head home but we continued on down to Cox Green. Again we stopped for a quick drink & photo then back along the old paths to Lambton Estate, Leamside & Finchale Prior. Then it was one last slog up the hills (again into a headwind) back home. The bikes were clean as there was no mud/puddles on the lines but the short road sections were salty so gave them a quick hose off & dry. Below are a few photos, not many as it was a head down and arse up ride, all in 43 miles.
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