I rode the Vindec down to the shops yesterday, but that was as far as my riding went, it was too difficult in the 50 mph+ wind.
I also neglected to take a photo, apologies all.
Thankfully, today was much calmer weatherwise.
Set off into town on the BSA to help out on our monthly "couch to saddle" ride, helping people to get out and about on their bikes.
Pictured in Wallingford Market Square with the Georgian Town Hall in the background.....
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We had only 4 riders ( plus 4 ride leaders) turn out, the cool, cloudy morning not helping with the numbers; I acted as 'lanterne rouge' on the 10 miler, our 2 new riders really enjoyed it.....
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Sadly, this meant I missed out on those promised hills. Coming soon.
I again went shopping on the Vindec later, and again neglected to capture it on camera!
Went out on the Ciclos Minaco early afternoon, same route as this morning but in reverse.....
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Final ride of the day on the Rochester, over to my mums. The little footpath that I regularly use as a shortcut to avoid a risky stretch of road is already getting overgrown.....
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Along the Berrick Road I stopped by this Ash tree, slowly being eaten away by 'Ash Heart Rot' fungi.....
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It was a fine Spring evening, too early for a sunset shot, it's so green in this part of the world right now, everything is so lush after a couple of days of showers.....
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The view over to the iron-age hill forts from my view point looked gorgeous.
I spotted 11 Hares in this one field near Chalgrove, a fairly rare site to see so many. I managed to snap 1 before it disappeared from view.....
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This blurred shot really embodies their mystical, mythical nature in British history; I love 'em!
A lovely day, all in all.