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I had planned a pretty punchy 3 stage loop into Beds and Hearts with a mate on Sat morning. We left Turnpike Lane just after 07:00. The plan had been to wind our up to his sisters place in Studham (30 ish miles), stop for coffee, then a 30 ish mile loop in the lanes around there, back to hers for more refreshment then ride back to London.
London to Studham: we were lucky enough to ride at precisely the same speed as a cloud of never ending cold drizzly rain. The expereince was enhanced by some dick drivers who clearly thought we should not have been out on a Saturday morning. Two cold / damp / sulky riders were really pleased to arrive at the farm for coffee and porridge. Broken heating meant a lot of damp sitting.
Studham loop: refreshed and a bit warmer and drier, we left the far for a loop of the lanes. The cloud had cleared and the day warmed a bit. Pleasant rising in and around did much to lift our spirits. The top of a short climb up bison hill (B4550) gave great views out across the countryside.
Homeward leg: With tired legs and a lack of enthusiasm for riding back into London in busier traffic (and right across town to New Cross for me), we bailed at St Albans and jumped on the train.
Because of the early rain and traffic, I felt generally dissatisfied despite what should have been a good ride.