Strines To Glossop and Home . Alfresco lunch on the end of Dirtlow Rake.
Friday the 18th March 2011 fitted an EX02 heat controller this morning . Ironic that I am now freezing as I have no garage anyway needs must. Quick pack up and flask and out to do a few local roads. Head out towards A57 Snake Pass from Sheffield and pickup the Strines road, at first corner on exit road has sunken , bike moving a lot , a bit fast on entry, think calm thoughts big fella ride it out. Heart slowing now moving on . Lovely and quiet at about 11.30am
Dropping down from Strines Public House Horror of Horrors Look at it,
looks as though there’s been a massive explosion. I knew the Forestry Workers have been there for a while but JHFUUkingC. Lip trembling a little . They will replant . Car park closed to public. Not surprised, Forestry management worried that a Wailing Wall may be built , candle holders and all.
Another stop to view the tranquil Cold Water to soothe my mind. Exo2 on 6 temp 6 degrees no heated grips. Fantastic.
Out onto Main road to A628 Woodhead Pass taking side road B6105 around the Lake on the left.
Leaving Glossop to Chapel en Le Frith. Turn off the Buxton road heading for Blue John Cavern but swing back to pick up the end of Dirtlow Rake to stop for lunch. Body heat retained well , hands feeling the cold. 7 degrees.
Dinner, Lavaza coffee, home made latte , 1 sweetener.
Sandwiches Warburtons seeded batch sliced bread ,with ham and tomato.
Phone call from Julie “I thought you were nipping out to test your new toy ?” “Not going out for the day !!!!!” Lists jobs I could have done.
“Just on my way home now my sweet”
Plans shortest ,quickest route home.
Power Up to 9 on Exo2, heated grips on 1 off we go. Ten minutes and temp controller back to 6 . Heated grips off. Toasty. Best birthday present I have had in years.
Peak Forest , Bradwell , Hathersage, over t ` moor and home.
Andrew
Friday the 18th March 2011 fitted an EX02 heat controller this morning . Ironic that I am now freezing as I have no garage anyway needs must. Quick pack up and flask and out to do a few local roads. Head out towards A57 Snake Pass from Sheffield and pickup the Strines road, at first corner on exit road has sunken , bike moving a lot , a bit fast on entry, think calm thoughts big fella ride it out. Heart slowing now moving on . Lovely and quiet at about 11.30am
Dropping down from Strines Public House Horror of Horrors Look at it,
looks as though there’s been a massive explosion. I knew the Forestry Workers have been there for a while but JHFUUkingC. Lip trembling a little . They will replant . Car park closed to public. Not surprised, Forestry management worried that a Wailing Wall may be built , candle holders and all.
Another stop to view the tranquil Cold Water to soothe my mind. Exo2 on 6 temp 6 degrees no heated grips. Fantastic.
Out onto Main road to A628 Woodhead Pass taking side road B6105 around the Lake on the left.
Leaving Glossop to Chapel en Le Frith. Turn off the Buxton road heading for Blue John Cavern but swing back to pick up the end of Dirtlow Rake to stop for lunch. Body heat retained well , hands feeling the cold. 7 degrees.
Dinner, Lavaza coffee, home made latte , 1 sweetener.
Sandwiches Warburtons seeded batch sliced bread ,with ham and tomato.
Phone call from Julie “I thought you were nipping out to test your new toy ?” “Not going out for the day !!!!!” Lists jobs I could have done.
“Just on my way home now my sweet”
Plans shortest ,quickest route home.
Power Up to 9 on Exo2, heated grips on 1 off we go. Ten minutes and temp controller back to 6 . Heated grips off. Toasty. Best birthday present I have had in years.
Peak Forest , Bradwell , Hathersage, over t ` moor and home.
Andrew
