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Out at 7am to get into the hills relying on 2 x 7 miles per day commuting as a base for a hilly 60miles.
Out via Adlington and up to Nab Quarry, then the holy trinity of Brickworks (dead badger near bottom stank), Windgather (accompanied by a skylark singing) and the Goyt Valley up to the Cat n Fiddle rd.
http://a.yfrog.com/img877/5841/xb1nw.jpg
Turn right to Macc and I'd be home for 10 as promised*, so I turned left to Buxton, over Long Hill to W.Bridge, up Reservoir Rd climb to Disley, and over Unnecessary Hill (leaves the A6 only to rejoin it again after the climb and descent).
Going through Hazel Grove decided to detour to Pollocini Cafe for some rainbow jersey cake & espresso, then a gentle ride back via Stockport.
Slow average as the 60 took just shy of 4hrs moving, happy to be solid over all the climbs though will try work out total ascent later. Top descent speed 41mph, must pedal harder.
If that's the only road ride I get this summer, I won't mind a bit as it was as close to perfection on a ride as can be, after last summers washout.
Edit: cake
http://a.yfrog.com/img816/6686/jhymi.jpg
P.s. *broken promise wasn't good form however will be repaid tomorrow. /karma
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5997351