The local railways lines are a right mess with half melted snow which has turned to sheet polished ice, the county's country back lanes are just as bad with a heavy overnight frost and temperatures not rising above freezing. So we decided on a road ride through to the Toon for a cuppa and bait at the Bike Hub Café on the Newcastle side of the quayside then a steady ride back the same way. We set off with temperatures dropping to -6.2 degrees on the way through coming out of Chester Le Street but by the time we got to Birtley the sun was trying to burn through. We stopped off at the Angel of the North for some snaps then through Low Fell, Gateshead then down to the Baltic and over the bridge and onto the Newcastle side. The Sunday market was on but we decided to ride down the tyne to the Bike Hub Café for refreshments instead. Angus had a bacon sandwich which was massive - £3.50 and I had a fruit scone. The scone did not look to special but I can tell you it was the tastiest scone I have had for along time washed down by some hot chocolate.
It was then a simple case of heading back, I was one cold headwind heading back to the bridge, we thought the wind might have gone by the time we turned and headed for Low Fell again but it was a steady gentle headwind nearly all the way back home. 30 miles covered and it was time for a hot bath, hot drink & some hot food. Wash / dry the bikes and sort the clothes pile out.
Below are a few photos from the ride, enjoy and more soon -
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