Re: Snowy weekend ..

[McKevvy]

On Feb 5, 6:51 pm, "Paul - xxx" <notcheckede...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Been caravanning this weekend in Clumber Park .. took my sons and my
> bikes and had an absolute hoot!
>
> Some great rides on Saturday, very, very cold, bone dry and hard earth,
> so lots of skipping and bouncing, thank goodness for forks .. ;)  The
> lake was frozen over and supported our weights at the edges, but we
> didn't chance any further, ominous sounds got us off pretty damn
> sharpish.  Great changes from Deciduous to Pine to planted beech/birch
> mix, and trails through heather. fields, gravel and a little tarmac!
>
> But the best was this morning .. about 6" of powder snow ... wonderful
> stuff!  Loads of grip through the virgin snow, but as soon as you
> crossed a packed bit it went to ice and slippery, not very easy to ride
> but great fun.
>
> Warmer than Saturday, but still damned cold, gloves and dappy hat
> needed here, and the coat done up fully .. ;)
>
> Had a ball un-freezing the porch awning (needed for the bikes and beer)
> pegs and roof, and an interesting drive home .. Wide, Low-Profile tyres
> are not conducive to snow driving, especially when towing a caravan!
>
> Note to self:  Must get the Landrover sorted before we go to the Peaks
> .. ;)
>
> --
> Paul - xxx
> Mark cavendish            Danny Hart
> British Cycling World Champions 2011

Isn't Britain fantastic for holidays no matter how long or short they
are? I don't think I'll ever go abroad again.

McK.