Post Christmas Ride Mill Lane Henley to Turville - 17.5miles

Brrrrr.  A real hard frost as we started our ride at  Henley this morning. The average temperature for our ride was -0.3. Had to watch out for black ice at times, but otherwise good to be out enjoying a tranquil ride with NO Grandchilden! Just a few hours before the next lot arrive!

The route from Johns Garmin

An easy start leaving Henley towards Stonor, then along the Valley and UP towards Turville Heath. That warmed me up!

Frosty bridge at Marsh Lock
Even with silk liners and winter gloves, I lost the feeling in my fingers.    After the first 4 miles, they finally recovered.

Heading down to Fingest from Turnville  Heath

LONG winter shadows from the trees as along the Hambleden Valley

Frosty ferns with the windmill at Turville in the far distance

The hard frost persisted in the shady areas

John catching me up after a photo stop.
After all the Christmas eating, and stuck indoors, it was good to be out in the fresh air again.