27 October 2024

Early morning dark/cold local ride around Durham, Maiden Castle & Houghall Woods

 


Yesterday me and Angus had a look down to The North Eats Motor Show at the arena Darlington. It was a canny day out for a tenner. There was a good selection of vehicles etc. 
Last night with the clocks going back and a sunrise forecasted I looked out my Trek emtb hardtail for an early morning spin. I charged up all my lights and fitted them to the bike & helmet. I was up and out by 6am for a spin down to Durham city centre. It was lovely and quiet with very few others out n about. I then followed the river around to Maiden Castle, a loop through Houghall woods which was mainly dry'ish of mud! then up The trod. Back around Durham then home via Frankland, The Sands then The Carrs. There was a few others out by the time I was heading home. There was no real sunrise to speak of as it was cloudy but had some sun on the way back home up all the hills. The Garmin dipped down to minus -0.5 degrees. The Trek went well and had no problems. All in 17 miles on the nose in 1hr 28mins with 860ft of climbing. Below are a few snaps from the ride, enjoy and hopefully more soon- 

















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