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Time for the first ride since November 
Still wasn't sure on the morning as the snow from the previous day was still on the ground in town - the Dales wouldn't be any better.
Gave the dog a good walk and set off later to let the sun do it's work.
Within 5 mins of setting off - problem
The screen had misted up with steam 
Pulled over to investigate and attracted a number of helpful passerbys all giving admiring comments on the bike.
All I can think is I gave the bike a spring clean at the weekend and some water must have stayed put in the oil radiator which had effectively worked as a kettle
Anyway onwards to Otley cafe for a full breakfast with chips black pudding and spam £3.30 with a tea
Set off over the moors
View across to the watching station RAF Menwith Hill
Still not confident about about back roads, especially after the shaded descent down from the Chevin, so kept to main roads for the morning.
Next stop Ripon.
Came back to the parked bike to meet an old Tosser
Apparently he used to be a Mod but due to personal circumstances is currently without bike. The way he kept looking over my shoulder I thought he was waiting for his Mrs to appear, but I realised he had a cab in the taxi rank and was keeping an eye on the queue.
Next Masham for a coffee.
A number of bikers around, all taking it easy on the roads. The next run up to Swaledale had warning signs out at one point with Police tape wrapped around some trees. However most roads were good, just a debris line on the centreline.
The river Swale.
Final destination.
An excellent day, worth the effort. Bring on 2010
Still wasn't sure on the morning as the snow from the previous day was still on the ground in town - the Dales wouldn't be any better.
Gave the dog a good walk and set off later to let the sun do it's work.
Within 5 mins of setting off - problem
The screen had misted up with steam Pulled over to investigate and attracted a number of helpful passerbys all giving admiring comments on the bike.All I can think is I gave the bike a spring clean at the weekend and some water must have stayed put in the oil radiator which had effectively worked as a kettle
Anyway onwards to Otley cafe for a full breakfast with chips black pudding and spam £3.30 with a tea
Set off over the moors
View across to the watching station RAF Menwith Hill
Still not confident about about back roads, especially after the shaded descent down from the Chevin, so kept to main roads for the morning.
Next stop Ripon.
Came back to the parked bike to meet an old Tosser
Apparently he used to be a Mod but due to personal circumstances is currently without bike. The way he kept looking over my shoulder I thought he was waiting for his Mrs to appear, but I realised he had a cab in the taxi rank and was keeping an eye on the queue.Next Masham for a coffee.
A number of bikers around, all taking it easy on the roads. The next run up to Swaledale had warning signs out at one point with Police tape wrapped around some trees. However most roads were good, just a debris line on the centreline.
The river Swale.
Final destination.
An excellent day, worth the effort. Bring on 2010
Second ride this year, but it was still too cold and the roads too slimy to enjoy the few hours we had out in January too much 
