What a difference a day makes, yesterday (Sunday) was horrible overcast and very heavy rain showers for most of the day, not very good for the Durham Big Ride & Roof of England Sportive. I did some internal jobs but got bored and seemed to dry up a little so went out for a local walk. Within three miles the heavens opened so started to head home then it dried up again so extended the walk then the heavens re opened. By now I was damp but not soaking as I took my pertex jacket and shower proof trousers. I wanted some more miles in so headed off again after sheltering under the trees. Five miles later and the heavens opened yet again, enough was enough and headed home in the lashing rain. Six miles was ok and it was time to get some soup on the go. Within 10 minutes of being in the house the sun came out, typical!
Today the sun was shinning and it was hot, this is not normal for a Bank Hol Monday so we headed off out on the bikes to Auckland Castle for a cuppa and cake. The lines were wet and muddy in places but still fast going. There was quite a few other people out enjoying the good weather. After the morning tea break we headed back home along the old railway line, a very enjoyable route / leg spin.
Below are few pics from the ride & walk, enjoy and more soon.
