Well that was fun!
It was definitely a full winter gear ride, setting off in the light rain and cold, getting excited seeing some snow on a car, I thought that would be the only snow I would see!
It then got heavier and then saw a lot of riders turning around, at this point the hands were very cold.
Stopped at a bus shelter to check my weather radar app, no showers the furthest west you went. Carried on and few miles down the road the roads were fine.
Promised myself a fry up and some warmth in a cafe in Middleton, the excellent The Tees'pot did an excellent fry up.
The next leg down to Masham had the benefit of a strong tailwind, it was now a sunny, crisp winters day, even undid my zip on my jacket!
Welcomed by the controllers at the White Bear, half an Old Peculier. Then headed north, on some nice lanes onto Appleton Whiske, where tea and food was provided by the controllers, they put in a great shift!
Not far to the finish now, on arrival the chat and beer was flowing well. Glad I had booked the Travelodge so I could join in!
So big thanks to Deano for organising, and the controllers for enabling me to have a great day out, and not one garage forecourt to visit!
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