A zigzag 28k around my local lanes. It was a bit milder today than recently, although still a few patches of ice to avoid. Used a nice new cycle path for part of the ride, unfortunately it was covered in hedge clippings thanks to the farmer. No visitations so they must have been old enough to have softened a bit. This was my first outdoor ride of January, reasons being:
- I no longer commute to work
- dodgy weather (cold, wet, icy) for much of the month, I'm a bit cautious now in slippy conditions
- no events and rides restricted to the local area so less of an incentive to get out, turbo is a better option for a hard workout
If I hadn't gone out before the end of the month this would have been the first time since 1984 that I hadn't done any outdoor bike rides in January, so I'm happy to have made a start on 2021 cycling.