IN MORE DETAIL…
  • GKH
  • Creative
    • CCC 2021
    • Buzzy Beard Mead
    • Secret 7"
    • CCC 2020
    • ELIEL
    • CCC 2019
    • Welsh RR Champion
    • Ribble Cycles
    • Ribble Guidelines
    • CCC 2018
    • CCC 2017
    • Cotton Traders
    • TOFS
    • RFC
    • RMF
    • JJB
    • TdF
    • MUFC
    • Movistar Jersey
    • Local Cycling Club
    • NBA Kobe Logo
    • Just for Fun
    • Freelance
    • History
  • Photography
    • EXHIBITION
    • Ribble Cycles
    • Travel
    • Sport & Music
    • Nature
    • Freelance
  • Art Direction
  • Concept
    • CASTORE
    • KUDOS CYCLING
    • MY PROTEIN
    • ELIEL
    • Ribble HT Ti MTB
    • Ribble Leeds Store
    • MUFC
    • JJB
    • RMF
    • HENRI LLOYD
    • FIRE ISLAND
    • CT EDITS
    • Wigan Jerseys
    • England RFU
    • DT Swiss
  • My Inspiration
  • Experience
  • Weddings
    • Testimonials
    • Photography
  • Contact

2020 RR X CCC Yeah the rain has stopped!

04.10.20

Ride 2 - 490.3 miles to go.

Well what a difference 24 hours makes.

From having a months worth of rain dumped in one day to beautiful blue skies, fluffy white clouds and even a little sunshine.

Everything is good with the World when I can see blue above me. And after yesterdays disappointment, I was back smiling.

Kept today's ride really simple with my go to half century.

A fast 23 mile ride out towards Southport and the Irish Sea (It is not that often you actually see it. As it is that far out). With a picturesque view over towards Blackpool and its mighty tower.

I usually treat myself to Fish & Chips when I land here but with a Sunday Roast being prepared back home. I thought it would be a little too greedy to have both.

The route back is always a little more leisurely. Peeling off just outside of Southport itself and heading in to quieter farmland roads. I usually hit a brick wall at this point, with really tough head winds in the exposed landscape but today was not too bad.

I did see the most spectacular aerial display though. As thousands of Canadian Geese took to the air with what appeared to be the start of their winter migration. It was a really nice moment to witness.

10 miles from home and you hit a little village called Parbold.

At this point you have an important decision to make.

Do you want to climb or do you want to quietly sneak around to a lovely rolling country road is the question at hand.

With three relatively short but steep punchy climbs (14% plus). Parbold is a go to place if you have your climbing legs on.

Parbold Hill. Stoney Lane. Hunters Hill. Even Ashurst Beacon is close by and a good climb too.

Don’t get me wrong they are no Mount Baldy or Alpe d’Huez but they pack a punch and at the top you know about it. If you are feeling brave you can do a nice loop of all three. Gaining some good elevation within a short numbers of miles.

My decision was to leave the climbs for another day this month. One when I only have a couple of hours to get a ride in.

So lovely rolling country road it was. Did I happen to mention at the end of it, there is a beltin’ canal side pub!? (of course it played a part in my decision making process).

After a quick pint it was the last few miles back to New Springs via Haigh Hall Country Park.

All in all. A great Sunday ride. Coming in at 51.6 miles and in much better riding conditions.

86.3 miles down. 438.6 to go!

Ps - Your support would mean the World to me and even more so to The Arthritis Foundation…

>>> MY DONATION PAGE

Ride 2.
D. 51.6 miles.
E. 2191ft.

Picture
Picture
Picture
Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • GKH
  • Creative
    • CCC 2021
    • Buzzy Beard Mead
    • Secret 7"
    • CCC 2020
    • ELIEL
    • CCC 2019
    • Welsh RR Champion
    • Ribble Cycles
    • Ribble Guidelines
    • CCC 2018
    • CCC 2017
    • Cotton Traders
    • TOFS
    • RFC
    • RMF
    • JJB
    • TdF
    • MUFC
    • Movistar Jersey
    • Local Cycling Club
    • NBA Kobe Logo
    • Just for Fun
    • Freelance
    • History
  • Photography
    • EXHIBITION
    • Ribble Cycles
    • Travel
    • Sport & Music
    • Nature
    • Freelance
  • Art Direction
  • Concept
    • CASTORE
    • KUDOS CYCLING
    • MY PROTEIN
    • ELIEL
    • Ribble HT Ti MTB
    • Ribble Leeds Store
    • MUFC
    • JJB
    • RMF
    • HENRI LLOYD
    • FIRE ISLAND
    • CT EDITS
    • Wigan Jerseys
    • England RFU
    • DT Swiss
  • My Inspiration
  • Experience
  • Weddings
    • Testimonials
    • Photography
  • Contact