Archive for December, 2011

16/12/2011 – Haywards Heath circular ride, 3rd visit

Friday, December 16th, 2011

Today I decided to revisit the circular ride round town, it’s a short ride of just under 2 miles, to check on my level of fitness.

I managed it fairly well, although the legs might well disagree !

It may be mid december but by the time I got back I was melting, and wobbly – told you that the legs might disagree!

Traffic was light as I went mid morning and it felt like I was going well, however checking back on the previous ride I can see I was actually riding for a minute longer with a slower average speed 🙁

I guess I will have to keep doing this route to increase my fitness.

16/12/2011 - Haywards Heath circular ride, 3rd visit

14/12/2011 – The first look at West Grinstead cycle track on the downs Link

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Today we had our first look at the west Grinstead cycle track on the Downs Link.

We found the surface good to ride on the whole, although the trask was somewhat muddy due to the recent weather.

The track is fairly level (it ruddy well should be as it was a train track)  with the usual loose earth / gravel type construction.

The start of the ride was somewhat different as we started by going through a level crossing gate then proceeded to ride through the platforms on the old track bed.

This was a short ride by our standards, but the weather was on the turn and, without gloves, the old digits were feeling the cold.

We now know that we might want to consider mudguards to prevent returning with muddy bums !

This is a ride wewill visit again, once winter has passed us by.

14/12/2011 - The first look at West Grinstead cycle track on the downs Link

04/12/2011 – A stroll around sadly almost empty reservoir at Arlington

Monday, December 5th, 2011

Today we got out to visit Arlington Reservoir within sight of the Long Man.

It’s a relatively short walk of 1.84 miles, nothing strenuous but muddy in places, surprising considering the low level of the water 🙁

There are banks visible that are normally submerged,

the sad view of Arlington Reservoir

Hopefully the coming winter will replenish the reservoirs in the area, but somehow I have my doubts – anyone for a hosepipe ban ? :-~

04/12/2011 - A stroll around sadly almost empty reservoir at Arlington