Friday, March 07, 2008
M2 - Training weekend; brass monkeys morning - Sunday 17 February
Attention, stand by your bike
Attention, stand by your boat Forty Eighth Ride: Sunday 17th February 2008
Routemaster: Doug
Riders: Doug Freeman, Pete Johnson
Total mileage: 28.34 miles
Average Speed: 11.50 mph
Fastest Speed: 30mph
The M2 extremely hardy cyclists left the village hall at 9:30am on a cold (-3c to 4c) but sunny morning. This had been advertised as morning local ride, approximately 25 miles, some hills, and reasonable cycling pace. Bread and soup had been pre-ordered at 21 Farm Street for 12.30.
This was a familiar ride to Draycote reservoir via, Bascote, Long Itchington, canal towpath past Stockton Locks, Birdingbury, Draycote and then around the reservoir. When we arrived at the reservoir, we had to dodge the many runners partaking in an organised run around the waters. We admired the different levels of fitness and running styles, and decided cycling was easier as we retired to the visitor’s centre for our morning coffee.
The route back to Harbury was via Birdingbury, past Davenport Farm, across the A423, Long Itchington, and Bascote. We arrived at 21 Farm Street some 15 minutes earlier than planned which gave us time to review the afternoon route. Celia joined us for lunch along with Janny, and we tucked into excellent home made bread and soup. Major Prof decided to have a short snooze after the meal; well he is getting on a bit.
A fine morning’s ride, excellent company, and a wonderful lunch courtesy of Janny.
Doug.
