A WET DAY

Well the weather forecast for today was rain rain and more rain so i wasn't expecting to get any riding in today other than maybe an hour on the rollers. So when i woke up at just after 7 the rain had not arrived and the sky's looked a little dark but i thought i would risk it and get out early and try and get some more ascents in. I don't normally go out till about ten so as i miss the commuter traffic and also i do like to chill for a couple of hours before i go out on the bike.

So i set of at 8.30 am and hoped that i would make it over to Holmfirth before the rain came. The clouds were beginning to gather as i hit my pit stop point in holme for a natural break.

For anyone old school who needs to make an emergency call but make sure you have a ten pence piece.

So the climbing started. I went up a little quicker today as it looked like it could rain at anytime. One ascent done and back down to the bottom and the drizzle had started so i thought i would get just 1 more ascent in. The legs were feeling the 1st half of the climb as i think this is the hardest part to try and get into a rhythm. As i crested the summit the drizzle had turned to rain.

Looking grime at the top.
I decided to get to the bottom as soon as possible so i didn't bother to stop to put my rain jacket on and on the decent i got very cold and was glad the rain had come so i had an excuse to cut my ride short and make the hour + ride  home. I do seem to feel the cold prity easy these days but when you are 5"11 and only 69kg it is not surprising.
I am hoping for some good weather next week as i can not ride sunday or monday and i think i will only manage to get 1 climb in tomorrow as i have to be back early doors.

Total Ascents Needed 47
Today's Total 2
Current Total 12