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Astonishingly, weather forecast proved good for once -- if not perhaps slightly pessimistic, as I didn't see a shower or even much in the way of dark cloud all afternoon, contrary to some versions of that.  For once started out not too late, and struggling against a headwind and feeling a tad heavy-legged, made pretty leisurely progress out the ( Read more... )

I've forgiven myself for not getting out on the bike yesterday, as the threatened turn in the weather didn't arrive very decisively, so I went off down the Lee Valley Road. Stop off at the Regional Park for a drink, a banana, and as it turned out to throw a very canine-saliva-soaked tennis ball for a dog that was very keen I humour it in this ( Read more... )