Travelled down to the Lakes for this re-arranged 56 mile cycle. Enjoyed a nice wander on the Sat up to Red Tarn below Helvellyn. The weather on Sun was just the right side of freezing and not very windy as we headed off from Grasmere at 9.30. It was a cracking route over to Elterwater down the east side of Coniston Water and down to Flookburgh and Cartmel for a short tea and scone stop. Headed back up through Grizedale and Hawkshead. Started to feel pretty good towards the end and managed to hammer ot at full pelt for the last hour or so to finish in 3h 45m, about half an hour behind the fastest and 35th of 140 starters. Pretty chuffed and a great day out with lovely cycling roads and views. Just made it in time to avoid the snow as well!
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