The Faccombe Haul Revisited

Cycled the Faccombe Haul route again today. Went for an early early start, so that I could be home to watch the Tour de France and flick over to Federer vs Roddick during the commercial breaks (what a great afternoon of sport watching!).

Started cycling at 06:18 and finished 12:05. Brilliant - given that its a hilly route. It was wonderfully sunny again, bar one shower. This was a much better effort than that winter time in the snow.

Saw a yellowhammer - not unusual in the area.

Wasn't very inspired to take pictures, but did capture this house in West Woodhay.

Eeekkk!! 21 days to go!

Faccombe Haul Route - 100km

LEE, Mercury, Richard and I did the Faccombe Haul route on Sunday 15th. Its a hilly ride of 100km. The weather was looking favourable, but there was a lot of residual snow on the ridge, making cycling very difficult at times.

It is an absolutely georgeous route, like all hilly routes tend to be. But this time, I didn't enjoy it so much. I really, really struggled. It seemed I had no strength. Fortunately, Mercury and LEE were there to keep me going.

Saw a barn owl and heard lots of buzzards.



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