The final Stockport Community Cycling Club ride before Christmas saw a hardy group of riders meet at Torkington Park in Hazel Grove for the Poynton Circular route. Compared to recent years this Christmas has so far proved relatively mild, and so it was on this occasion, though there was a bit of a stiff breeze to contend with. I was leading today’s ride, and Sarah was due to be the back-leaders. Sadly Sarah was still struggling with the cough that…
That indeed was the question. The snowfall the previous evening had made conditions quite poor and although the weather forecast promised warmer conditions as those brave enough cycled and skidded their way to the start at Cheadle Baths many of us were wondering whether to continue. Sarah and I were certainly seriously considering turning round and going back home. The ride had already been altered once to a more local ride due to inclement weather conditions. Thankfully it was altered…
