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Left late so traffic was pleasantly quiet going out of London. Not many bikes around at any stage of the ride either. Weather was ok, sun out at times, hiding behind clouds at other, so occasionally chilly.
Legs were not great at all. Took me over an hour to get over aches and pains that I suspect were a result of the 95 miles fixed from last weekend's ride to Herne Bay & Margate. Once I got past that stage it was very pleasant but certainly not fast. Could not push at all so just took it easy and enjoyed being out on the bike.
Great to have the lanes mostly to myself. Might do another of these later in the day rides if this is what it's like all the time. Had a big sausage and homemade tomato jam sandwich lunch (Delicious!) so didn't pack any food to take with me. This meant I felt fully justified in stopping at Peaslake for a big chunk of chocolate cake. Very tasty.
Pushed on after that at a measured pace and enjoyed lots of wildlife spots along the way. Little bunny rabbit curled up right on the roads edge, loads of it's bigger brethren in various fields and lots of pheasants as well.
Got home just as the sky was darkening. Perfectly timed for an absolutely delicious spatchcocked roast chicken for dinner. Sometimes I wonder weather I do all these miles just so I can stuff myself full of food.
(Anyone see the Garmin embed in this? Shows in preview but I can't see it once posted.)