17°C, light onshore, good sunshine, dry.

Same ride as last week, same sequence all week and today I went a similar speed but more easily.

17°C, strong SW, one light shower, some sun.

This is the third ride this week & I intend to do a short one tomorrow. They have all been of similar length & perhaps that’s not the best way to go.

17°C, brisk S, cloudy.

Tired, what’s going on?

I don’t really know why, but I’ve only ridden twice this week & now taking a rest day, the tank is empty.

In other news: the cafe stop was near Mawdsley. It’s a sort of country crafts place that included a coffee shop. The place was packed inside when I got there about half past twelve. I did notice that the customers were all older women. I also noticed that the coffee was bland.

21°C, light SW, sunny but showers threatened. They all missed (until I was home).

I’ve had quite a few days off the bike. It’s a cold that’s removed my energy. I’ve needed many daytime sleeps. Now I’m back.

19°C, light NW. sunny set fair.

Studio Ghibli skies over Lancashire today.

This last week has been an odd one. I’d set off and ride on but become exhausted at the end. Then, some days have been lethargic so I didn’t go. Today’s ride put that to bed. The above was a good ride despite the low average speed.

22°C, light NW, scattered clouds, refreshing.

Where’s my energy? I plodded this route with nothing in reserve. Maybe I picked up an infection on my camping trip.

22°C, light SW, strong sun.

This is turning into a long range week. Nevertheless, my legs said ‘go’. The ride was mixed pace with steady sections.

Anyway, what’s been going on here? There’s a carpark next to the canal. Has there been some ‘digging

25°C, sunny with cloud building, winds light.

More adjustments: tilt the bars down and move the brake hoods up. It seems much better now, numb hands has gone on this relatively long ride.

Cube Attain, 24°C, brisk SW, bright sun

A village community centre marks a breakpoint on this regular route. It has a bench with a view. Problem is – someone was already sitting there.  I asked whether she minded if I joined & she said yes. We got chatting and had much in common. She’s a physiotherapist etc etc.

This is a good location for a chat. Remember the guy I warned about the road closure & the attractive police officer? It was also here this year.

Lastly, I have.my energy back after a few days feeling empty. Good day.

17-22°C, brisk W, sunny start but building clouds (rain forecast).

The current hot phase is ending this weekend; rain is due from lunchtime today so I set out early. Starting out today was sluggish, warm-up took longer. After an adrenaline shot from an arrogant driver, my pace stepped up. Bannister lane was okay but the last quarter of the ride felt hard.

I got home feeling empty. This week’s distance is 213 km is high, especially over 9h 55 hours.