Had a much improved midweek with regards the weather. This has meant that both Kev and I (Steve) have managed to get some decent rides in. We kept it quite local for midweek, but still did a few decent training rides. Fingers were crossed for Friday with regards to the weather (after a 50 miler on Thurs). Set off early and headed towards Preston, with the intention of getting to Chipping in good time. Unfortunately, after plotting a route and putting it into the Garmin, it began to play up around the Leyland area. It was giving us directions to head home from there?????? Really frustrating, as I had plotted a decent route through Preston town centre. I ended up ignoring the Sat Nav and opted for Steve nav. Managed to get to Longridge and after a few wrong turns (adding to our miles) found the climb of Longridge Fell. We flew up that, dancing on the pedals all the way up. I think this is an indication that both our fitness is getting somewhere near to what we are aiming for come June. Over the top of Longridge Fell and a great descent towards Chipping. Kev filled his face with jacket spud, refuelling for the 60 odd miles still to do. We had a busy route through to the Preston docks to navigate. Then it was onto Longton and Bretherton, where Kev came up trumps and took us on a brilliant route. Back up through Leyland, Eccleston, Mawdsley, Rufford etc.... But as we got to Cleaves Hills we still had about 12 miles to do to reach 100!!!! A few laps of this area, then out to Bickerstaffe, where we picked the pace up. Then heading back we hit the magical 100!!!! A good day = great weather, decent route, bodies held up well and not too sore/stiff today. Bodes well for the big push come June. Looking forward to the clubs ride out to Rivington tomorrow. The legs could even make a first appearance of the year if this weather continues.
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