It is only a short ride but has a few climbs (10% maximum gradient), some technical corners (descending at 30mph+ from Milton Bryan) and uses quiet lanes. I use it to gauge my fitness (ignoring the weather and the fact that I swap which bike I use) and simply compare average speeds.
Today's was an improvement on my previous pedal this year but still 2.5mph less than my personal best from June last year.
I have cycled through those alines myself, including huffing and puffing up Long Lane into Toddington. I read the link regarding Milton Bryan - fascinating - I had no idea of the WW2 connection. Talking of Milton Bryan, have you come across the village pond, where there was once a church on stilts?
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Regards, Doug.
Thanks Doug - I'm having a few difficulties adding to the blog at the moment which I think is due to a recent upgrade to my Internet Explorer.
ReplyDeleteI also find the WW2 links fascinating and was unaware of the historic significance of a lot of buildings in the area. A visit to Bletchley Park was an eye opener for me as they have photographs and details of the importance of the buildings.
I shall have to look for information about the church on stilts as it sounds incredible.
Superb - http://www.mkheritage.co.uk/mkha/mkha/projects/jt/tw/docs/119.html
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