7th August THE GREAT SHAKESPEARE RIDE

Up early & over to Stratford-upon-Avon.
Bet up with Andy Love (L2P 2011) and 800 other riders as we set off en masse under Police escort!
Generally flat we sped on over the early miles dodging wasps in warm weather and tackling a few strategic hills on the way. Gradually the weather dteriorated and in the final wet miserable miles I was cursing the fact thet I hadn't put the mudguards on...I hate that cold wet arse feeling!
I omitted the last hill, my excuse being that I needed to get to Warwick castle to meet up with the rest of my family.
A good ride for a great cause & I hope to do again
61.6m 3h49m @ 16.1mph 3483ft climb
the route as recorded on my Garmin :-
http://ridewithgps.com/trips/380197

Previously tried to break the 2h round Corby route - started well but faded to 2h5m...
31.7.11 34.8m 2h05m @16.6 1283ft