Officially the South East of England is in drought. It hasn't stopped raining since Sunday. Admittedly this wont cure the drought but it has put paid to enjoying an hour or so of riding after work. Bicycle riding just isn't pleasant when its tipping down, even less so when accompanied by blustery wind.
I could get the rollers out, but that requires more motivation than I currently have. Its been a dull, energy sapping week at work just to add to the generally grey ambiance.
I can only look to the weekend for a spin out and in that thought there is hope. Glancing at the club calendar, there's a ride out to Abinger Common, via Cranleigh and Leith Hill. Even in the rain this could be a good ride. Very good coffee stop too I seem to remember.
Undoubtedly, rain or no rain, there will be an abundance of cyclists out towards Leith Hill. Its the cycling Mecca of the South East and will be awash will club shirts and fine bicycles. Last time I was out this way the climb up through had an almost Tour de France feel about it, the roadsides littered with cyclists enjoying a drink and a rest in the glorious weather. I'm not expecting the same atmosphere this time.
Lest I forget, the little lumpy sportive will be coming up in May. I need a few longer rides under the belt, interspersed with a few short ones. Thing is, anything over 100Km inevitably takes you to the seaside and that probably means more wind and more rain.
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