It was already 25 degrees when we set off this Sunday morning to park at Remenham Church and cycle up the Hambleden Valley. John had ideas to climb out of Turville to Turville Heath, up Dolesden Lane. I have come down that lane a few times and its a fabulous long, fast downhill. But today, at 28 degrees by that time with no shade...... Not for me! We got half way up, then we turned back. Must try again on a cooler day. We still managed 15 miles though and came back via the tow path, where a regetta was under way.
the forecast is to be hot all week, around 30 degrees. I will miss out on the Breeze ride this week as its just too flipping hot for cycling.
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| the cattle all fighting for space under the shade of the lone tree. A tiny piece of electric fencing is keeping them off the path. Thankfully since the little bullock can be a bit agressive... I know this! |
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| Next bit of wildlife, as we went through Hambleden |
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| Turville Windmill top right, with poppy fields below. Part way up, before we turned back |
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| Very nice. In Hambleden |
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| Also in Hambleden. Timeless |
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| The Hollyhock just budding up and about to burst into flower. |
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| Busy at the tea shop today. Trying to keep cool under a golf unbrella |
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| Busy at the lock too. |
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| making their way to the start line |
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| And here they come |
the forecast is to be hot all week, around 30 degrees. I will miss out on the Breeze ride this week as its just too flipping hot for cycling.