Tuesday, 9 February 2010

Back in the saddle - attempt number two

The ice has finally gone, punctures repaired, wheels reinstated on bike frame and I was off - for a very slow 23 miles in the freezing cold on Sunday morning (it took me about 2 hours and then was informed by my brother in law he had done 47 miles in the same time frame!).  I did manage to lengthen my usual 17 mile bike ride to take in Baggrave Park - only I didn't make it that far...I whimped out and took the earlier turning off towards Quenby Hall - avoiding the hills that are Hungarton village (next week I promise!).  I can't remember what my Garmin gadget said now and still need to upload the data to Garmin Connect but think I burnt off somewhere in the region of 800 calories (that was the pain au chocolat, two lattes and orange juice I had for breakfast burnt off then but not the 5 chocolates I ate the night before).  Couldn't help thinking though about the amount of effort required on my part to burn off minutes of pleasure I have from eating delicious food!

I did hear about a girl who was so particular about the men she went out with, that the length of their driveway was of importance to her...seriously and its not a type!!!  Cycling down the drive way to Quenby it crossed my mind that if there was a young man there perhaps she should consider pursuing him?  One mile later and I reached the Hall and spent a few moments taking in the view, having a drink and replenshing my energy before the return home.  I love the Leicestershire country side, cycling is such a brilliant way of enjoying the areas you would not generally go through....a bit off the beaten track.

 
Who lives in a house like this?

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