27 December - Saffron Walden

Rainy start but decided to go, if only for part of the ride. Did in fact complete it. Only five at Greta's so set off at a decent pace, back much the way I'd come, en route for Phillimores. They turned out to be closed so went on the Country Homes where it absolutely poured while we were inside under the heaters, trying to dry off. Then dry but overcast all the way to Saffron Walden, for lunch at The Temeraire. Good ride back including the Road Closed to Hinxton. Saw a car that had been washed away in the flood, up to its windows in the river. Left the group just out of Whittlesford. 57 mile altogether. Must get better waterproofs!
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17 December - Solo ride to Wimpole and Littlington

Sunny and mild, around 8 degrees and not much wind to start. Up through Wimpole estate and Croydon, down to Abington Piggotts and Littlington. Called in on Lorna and David to see how their house renovations were proceeding. Clothing - HH body armour with thermal base layer under. New Endura jacket, cycling pants and over trousers, one pair of socks and overshoes. Warm enough but getting a bit cool on top after the stop. 24 miles.

13 Dec 2012 - CTC ride to Newport

Seven only because it was 0 deg and grey, but at least no wind. Arrived at Jopling Way to see no evidence of bikers at first, then realised they'd all gone into Greta's while waiting to start.

Nice ride across to Newport and a quick cuppa and doughnut in the excellent cafe there. Decided not to continue to the lunch stop as this was likely to edge the route north for the Cambridge people, and it was getting colder. Headed back along the road towards Clavering then turned towards Arkesden. Great little route turning out to be pretty direct too.

40 miles showing on the speedo.

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10 Dec 2012 - Solo to Ashwell, Sandon, Fowlmere

Bright day. Thought of going out earlier but put off by the wind. Then it seemed to drop so left soon after 10.30 and enjoyed good conditions apart from a bit of headwind on the final stretches, also cold by then.

Bassingbourn, Ashwell, across A505 and up to Buckland, not coming out at Silver Ball as I'd expected but a bit further down the A10.

About 32 miles.

8 Dec 2012 - Wimpole and Bassingbourn

Nice sunny afternoon so no excuse for not riding, after a week of snow, ice and high winds. Didn't start until after 2 so conscious of the limited daylight.

Went up Malton Lane, across to Wimpole then up to Croydon and on down to Bassingbourn.

1 Dec - Local

Almost like yesterday but into Orwell, round the loop, back to Barrington and down through Shepreth.

Within about a mile of home and the 100 mile target when the back wheel punctured. Spare tube also seemed to leak and my repair looked dodgy. Good enough to get me home and yes, it's 100.4 miles in the week, first time ever.

31 Nov - Local Ride

Short ride up Malton Lane across to Barrington and Fowlmere, heading for the 100 mile target. About 12 miles.