Yep. I've done rides in early April where there's still snow by the roads in the Chilterns. I guess it could be quite pretty but I'd worry with the quieter roads there's more risk of ice. Not much of that drama in July (until climate change is in full effect here and we have Siberian weather)
9 July For me, sounds better than doing it with snow/ice but more likely clashes with racing.
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