The wind continues unabated but spring is flexing its nascent muscles. There is a hint of warmth in the air. So, 96 rides so far this year, 2013. Bike in good nick. Rider trying.
Left Cheadle Heath, went along side roads and parks to Sainsbury's in Hazel grove, down the side route to Offerton and down the hill then up and left down to the Goyt Valley. Cows paddling in the river. Flies waking with the smell of fresh horse dung hanging in the air. Past the new hydro station near the garden centre, along the rough old track, through the farmyard and out at Bredbury Hall. Left along Newbridge Lane to Stockport and up side alleys to the Town Hall and Edgeley and back to Cheadle Heath. What used to seem like a marathon now seems a quick twirl. Must be the new Aldi shorts. Ha

Autumn's nearly over. The leaves squished gently beneath my tyres. Summer cyclists have nearly all gone back to their warm and cosy houses, like the leaves from the trees, they too have fallen from their roads. A few of us still tootle around the lanes and highways, wondering where we hid the thermal vest last year and wishing that we'd worn a warmer hat. Still, all's good, the cogs keep turning and the wheels keep rolling.

24 degrees! oh my! TPT West-Northenden-Sale Moor-Sale-Bridgewater Canal-Chorlton- The Ville- Cycleway-Withington-Didsbury back roads-Abney - Glorious!!

What is it with people on racing bikes? They rarely even acknowledge your existence. A cheery nod or a "morning" would be so polite, but of course, they are the superior breed! Middle-aged, helmeted, overweight , dressed in blue and white lycra from shoulder to knee........
In th'olden days cyclists would always "let on" to other cyclists. Alas those days are gone.
Well done "The Gentleman" - at least he's got manners - as well as talent!

Cycling routes Stockport

Going to upload loads of weird and wonderful cycle routes round Stockport and Manchester. Bored with busy roads? Join me on towpaths, riverbanks and little lanes.