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Hovis
I know RP has a bad rep, but taking a step back and thinking about what a lovely piece of land it is and how scenic it is for being in the middle of London..I think summer is probably the best time to really see it because there is enough light after the gates close and the magic of the place is very clear to see. But this also goes to show how easily a bunch of cars and some self-righteous exercise twats can ruin something extraordinary.
I did CC loops. You're right the headwind must even itself out because it's a loop, but that does make it more like an interval effort as opposed to a steady push (which is what made the high gearing unworkable for me). And since you say it like that actually it makes me think it was pretty good practice for spinning, keeping it at 25mph during the Kingston and Roehampton gate was spinnier than I'd like but a nice effort and good concentrate on the smooth pedal stroke.
FFS the amount of shit I talk on the internet...