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I just rode 85k and climbed 1300m solo in Wales in the pouring rain and wind. I feel pretty fucked. Scenery was beautiful, but so many relentless up/down, greasy, tough climbs - 15% when it's too slippery to get out of the saddle is no fun. Going down the other side not much fun either!
Met some nice farmers while I was waiting for them to move sheep, had good coffee and enjoyed the moments when the sun peeked through the rain. Also have to admit to loving riding on handbuilt wheels with 320tpi vittoria's after riding mostly on 50mm carbon clinchers for the last couple of months, I forgot how comfortable and supple softer wheels and tyres can be.