Yesterday we did not manage to get out on the bikes due to the very heavy rain showers, took one of our cars for its mot and Arran started his driving lessons, finally!
So today the forecast was for wall to wall sun but 45+mph wind yet again. This was not going to stop me and Jane from getting out so we decided to do our Bishop loop as most of the route is sort of somewhat sheltered from the wind. We headed off and picked up the railway from Broompark to Brawns Den were we turned off left and headed off to and under the viaduct. From there the back way to Tudhoe village via Croxdale and out at Spenny. A quick spin through Spenny to pick up the line to Bishop. Once at Bishop we parked up in the market place to decide if we dare go for breakfast anywhere. Fifhteas Vintage Tearoom was open early and looked quiet, looked through Spoons window and there was no one in the front room so we decided on Spoons or it was a takeaway from Greggs. After a butty and drink we jumped back on the bikes and crossed the very windy viaduct before picking up the old railway line back to Broompark. There was not many people out and about but we seen Barry Kipling twice enjoying the wind and sun. All in 23 miles in 1hr 49mins with 1400ft of climbing.
Today was the first ride on the new DT Swiss wheelset. More on this in Fresh Goods Sunday at 4pm today. Below are some sunny snaps from the ride, enjoy and hopefully more soon -
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