WRPT – Gorillas in the mist, or for Led Zep fans – Misty Mountain Hop

Couldn’t see one, so I’ll kick it off

No scenic views or much in the way of photo op’s in Derbyshire today and the poor excuse for snowmageddon has turned the trails back to slop after the slight improvement over the past couple of weeks.

Still, nice to be out – Chatsworth

Bit of a muddy slog of a Kent XC ride. Still had some decent descents in the second half. Still terrible at riding bikes, but 40k before the weather turns to shit was worth it in the end.

30 mins after this we had to turn back as that gravel path turned into a boggy, snow covered,  ankle deep mud fest and was unrideable – on a gravel bike anyway.

Was misty at home, but not around the Solway. Like a spring day – had to take my winter gloves off!

Oh, and I certainly don’t advocate voting BNP!

Quick ebike loop this morning, dry on the moor as usual, sloppy AF everywhere else.

Front wheel slip on an off camber corner led to a little lie down, but all ok.

Not much in the way of pics again – trail heads down between the trees

Galloway Hills

40km bimble on back lanes and muddy tracks.

40km bimble on back lanes and muddy tracks.

Looks like @bish went out Sat and Sun, did the exact same route both days 😁

Pretty muddy local one to try the new Fox 32’s out on the Big Bro

Trails are absolute filth so went out on the gravel bike so I could enjoy some nice full length mudguards.

Straight out the door through Harewood, Pool, Lindley Wood, Dob Park, Carlton. Back over Otley Chevin.

Sun came out, felt like spring at times. Bluebells and wild garlic starting to grow in sheltered spots. Daffs nearly out (!) Seems v early for all that really.

No pics, I just came to say that Misty Mountain Hop is my fave Zep song.

No riding for me this weekend, — done some maintenance instead (changing out bearings). However went up the local local hill to do a bit of trash collecting and seen that the fire roads are finally getting cleared, YAY!

That machine is something else to watch in action

Snowdropping in Wiltshire

Usual Sunday morning round the local. Quite… erm… damp at the moment but OK if you stick to the armoured bits and the fire roads.