Edited the previous post so the picture now displays.
Ah, what a great, great day. Or, afternoon at least. The morning I spent finding a new computer (well, second hand refurbed) for my daughter as hers seems to have succumbed to an austere life in the jungle.
But, after lunch, I thought "sod it, I'm going swimming". And I thought I'd try the trailer out - I've switched the hitch to the tourer.
About 3, maybe 4 miles each way - 50% (in distance, more in time) of which is farm tracks or gravel paths. Some was a bit narrow:
On the way back, I managed to ride through - albeit very slowly!
And then I had the beach to myself:
Then I lounged, read a book, had a swim, and generally enjoyed the solitude and the sun. I know it's a Health and Safety no-no, but I love swimming alone.
Then back on the bike to ride home. I was still a bit damp so am hoping that I haven't damaged the Brooks with a combo of salt water and sun.
Trailer was ace. I'd forgotten how much clearance drivers give you when you've got an ungainly contraption of Chinese metalwork behind you. Maybe I should keep it on permanently! Trailer even coped with narrow tracks with vegetation to either side. No idea where the wheels tracked, though. Was expecting to be pulled up short at any moment.
Brilliant utilitarian ride to the beach! A proper utilitarian adventure.