Yesterday MiniMe did the Nyland loop, clockwise stylee.  The only thing eventful or remarkable about it was the fact that, in reinstated weather goddess fashion, I made it rain.  It wasn’t raining when we left.  It wasn’t raining by the time we got back.  It sure as h*ll was raining betwixt and between.  With wind and everything.  Mind you at the moment, whatever the weather, there is wind.  It looks like I’m making it rain on Sunday too.  Good to see that I’ve still got it though, right?  MiniMe did good regardless, and even made it over 20mph when I egged him on down the Wedmore straight.  He’ll be leaving me in his wake in no time :).

Cycling time: 0:51:21 hrs
Distance: 12.41 miles
Avs: 14.5 mph.

Today George and I went to the seaside, under a blanket of grey, and into a headwind.  Still, at least it was flat.  And with no goal in mind, no aims, no motive to it, just to ride the bike.  We had a long coffee break at the New Castle, which happened to be open…  I’ve already forgotten what its opening hours are, so it’s a bit hit and miss whether I stop there or not.  I certainly never plan to now, it’s a just an on the off chance thing.  Today it was open, today we had coffee.  Quite nice coffee too.

Out of the wind, sheltered from the wind chill factor, it was muggy enough to sit outside and enjoy the view.  See, I told you it was grey and boring out there..

It is nice to just sit and shoot the breeze sometimes.  Hah – another reference to wind!  Very funny, no?  No?  Ah well, can’t blame a girl for trying *grin*.  After a good old chinwag, thus refreshed on several levels as well as caffeinated, we stretched the loop home a little, and even managed to have the moving air behind us from time to time.

Cycling time: 1:59:31 hrs
Distance: 32.18 miles
Avs: 16.2 mph.
ODO: 14083 miles

I enjoyed the return leg more – I think I’d relaxed into it by then.  The sun hinted at its existence from time to time, and the wind was more in our favour, which made it noticeably warmer.  More pleasant all ’round really.  Not a hard ride, not a fast ride, but far from a bad ride.  Bella’s report from the front line looks like this :).  It was perfect weather for my minxy arms, which I’m loving, and which go very well with my ACG top, as I’m sure you’ll agree.

Once home I sat myself down to read the local paper before having a shower, to catch my breath and chill down a bit, only to be faced with this:

Well I know someone out there who’ll appreciate it…  Honestly, that woman gets everywhere!  I’m not even going to start… 😉

Today is the last day of May, so I can play stat games with you.  I am pleased to announce that I have done more miles this month than in any month before.  Ever.  I’ve even done 227 miles more than last May.  In fact, this month I have cycled 729 miles.  !!!  And so far this year I’ve done 2526 miles.  I know, it’s not important, and it’s not even interesting to anyone but me – but wow – 729 miles!  I’m very happy with that :).