Happy New Year
I'm glad I didn't drink last night. There were a lot of fireworks until late, and apparently I was heard wandering around the house at about three in the morning (!) but as far as I'm concerned I had a good night's sleep. Imagine my delight then to wake nice and early on New Year's morning to blue sky and sunshine! I was up in a flash, eager to be out and about. Look how inviting the roads looked!
I'd brought a hot drink and biscuits with me again. I could have happily stayed out all day, but had left a sleeping husband behind who just might have plans for the day, or at least a part of it, so I made the best of a short ride out. It was amazing how warm it was in the sunshine, although the low angle of the sun made it look like early evening. All the colours were very rich, and the previous day's wind and rain seemed to have washed the blue sky to an amazing clarity.
A new year and a new attitude! I went out of my way not to hilldodge and the views were worth it. The sun and air were so invigorating that I almost expected to see blossom on the trees and daffodils coming up already! Gods, I look forward to Spring, but I know how bad the weather can become in January and February.
The roads were very quiet - surprising for such a lovely morning, but most welcome! I must admit to being a little nervous in case there were drivers still over the limit, but I needn't have worried. What few drivers I did see were smiling and driving sensibly. I was glad to have my wheels with the Extreme Knobblies on, as although the roads look clear, they were slippery with rotted leaves and other old vegetation.
I really was very surprised indeed at how easily I managed the hills. I either had an extremely good tailwind, or all the use of my trainer in the bad weather has paid off! I will make that route part of my normal loop I think. The only possible issue will be the steep descent into Cranleigh, as the road is quite potholed and rutted. I may have to keep the speed down when it's dark.
I really, really like the village enhancements, as I've said before. I must get round to writing something nice to those people who organised it. I had another nice stop in order to finish my coffee and read a text message from a sleepy husband who'd surfaced and realised that there was no chance of my still being in the house so late on such a lovely morning.
I wish every day could begin like this.
I'd brought a hot drink and biscuits with me again. I could have happily stayed out all day, but had left a sleeping husband behind who just might have plans for the day, or at least a part of it, so I made the best of a short ride out. It was amazing how warm it was in the sunshine, although the low angle of the sun made it look like early evening. All the colours were very rich, and the previous day's wind and rain seemed to have washed the blue sky to an amazing clarity.
A new year and a new attitude! I went out of my way not to hilldodge and the views were worth it. The sun and air were so invigorating that I almost expected to see blossom on the trees and daffodils coming up already! Gods, I look forward to Spring, but I know how bad the weather can become in January and February.
The roads were very quiet - surprising for such a lovely morning, but most welcome! I must admit to being a little nervous in case there were drivers still over the limit, but I needn't have worried. What few drivers I did see were smiling and driving sensibly. I was glad to have my wheels with the Extreme Knobblies on, as although the roads look clear, they were slippery with rotted leaves and other old vegetation.
I really was very surprised indeed at how easily I managed the hills. I either had an extremely good tailwind, or all the use of my trainer in the bad weather has paid off! I will make that route part of my normal loop I think. The only possible issue will be the steep descent into Cranleigh, as the road is quite potholed and rutted. I may have to keep the speed down when it's dark.
I really, really like the village enhancements, as I've said before. I must get round to writing something nice to those people who organised it. I had another nice stop in order to finish my coffee and read a text message from a sleepy husband who'd surfaced and realised that there was no chance of my still being in the house so late on such a lovely morning.
I wish every day could begin like this.
posted by Catherine at 20:14
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