Cycling (Alt Velo South) 6:00:00 [4] 77.0 mi (4:41 / mi) +750m 4:32 / mi
Three Warblington and Woodmancote laps then one of Summersdale and city to get past 75 miles. Was only going to do two, as I'd spent months getting ready to ride today, regardless of the weather, but the breeze was dropping and sun coming out at the end of the second so decided to add a third after a sandwich and a cup of tea. Pretty tired by the finish but could have squeezed out another 25. Antique bike performed perfectly, even pulling me out of one almost-spill. It was actually a nice day for a ride in the end. The weather forecast - heavy rain and westerly gales - was simply wrong. The Met Office had always said there was just 'the potential', but the weather warning meant the Velo had no choice but to cancel. My frustration must be nothing compared to what the organisers feel. I really hope they put it on again. Would have been totes amazing.
