Out early

It might be unseasonably warm but it didn't feel it at 7.00am this morning as I set out on a 25 mile loop. In fact my fingers and toes were really cold for the first half of the ride. Anyway, despite it being chilly I certainly built up a sweat - particularly on a quick blast up Millthorpe Lane to Holmesfield on the way back.

Love riding this early in the morning on a Sunday as the roads are mostly empty and I really appreciate the different 'headspace' I find myself in. Its also quite good for blowing away a few cobwebs/hangover (delete as appropriate). Plenty of other cyclists out as well this morning - in fact I've got a crick in my neck from so much nodding of acknowledgement :-) Its a slightly strange thing that - acknowledging other cyclists when you are riding a bike. I always nod or wave whoever they are; roadies, MTBers, utility cyclists. Its clearly a politeness thing but also a camaraderie aspect to it as well. In fact I feel quite aggrieved if I don't get a nod in return.