3 Seasons in One Day

Long ride today without Rich as he had his parents down. Started in cloud, misty at Lydford and then sunny by Ashburton. New arm warmers are a great addition to my kit. Felt tired to start after a walk and 2 parties in the heat the day before but soon got into it. Only 2 long rides to go till the Dartmoor Classic so took the opportunity to practice the western end of the route so explored 'virgin' roads for me north of Tavy. They were lovely and quiet so it was a good run. 87 miles at 13.4mph with over 8,000' of climbing. Went to Burrator, then picked up the classic route north of Tavy and over the moor, turning off to Mannaton and climbing to Haytor and over to Ashburton. Feel good afterwards. Let's see in the morning! A couple of days off now as travelling with work before a few commutes and a long one next weekend before our holiday. Wore a Certini donated shirt today which was fab and may use Satellite Sports in Ivybridge for shirt printing.