Bluebells

Did a 9 mile loop with Isaac yesterday mainly off the roads. Only a short little ride but probably like a stage of the TDF for his little 8 year old legs. He seemed to manage it easily (apart from walking up the steeper bit of Meersbrook Park near the end) and I was impressed with his road sense - able to confidently look behind, signal clearly etc. Wouldn't be confident about letting him ride on the roads without me yet but he's getting there and obviously enjoying it. Might take him cycle camping this year or next. Shame the nearest campsites involve a trek over to the Peaks (which he won't manage yet) or a longer, more urban ride, to Thrybergh.

Some of the ride was through Graves Park where the bluebells are fantastic. Could have stopped and had a picnic but it was a typical "Come on Dad, stop taking photos of flowers!".