Today's ride was initially intended as a 70 mile ride loop via Old Warden Aerodrone. Instead it turned out to be a 50 mile ride to Royston to visit a colleague. As I was staying overnight I was cycling with my backpack containing a change of clothes, shoes and a few small items. I tried to keep things to the minimum in order to not to be burdened too much.
Forecasted temps were around 1 degree with winds around 5-10 from the South.
Route
The ride started quite frosty with light fog. Things really got frosty and foggy as I headed south of St Neots Rd to Comberton, but the road was passable. I could tell how frosty it was because the tears from my eyes was freezing on my face like horizontal icicles.
Overall the ride was quite enjoyable with no real issues on road conditions. The foggy weather did eventually dissipate as the Sun came out to play.
The scariest part of the ride was when I to venture onto the A505 for about 1/2 a mile. Many cyclists will know that the A505 is a death trap waiting to happen and many have perished on this dual carriageway. I knew this segment of the road quite well and took my time finding the right time to get going. I had only a few vehicles pass me without trouble and looking back in my mirror spotted an opportunity to move over to the right hand lane to tackle the roundabout to exit off the A505. Thankfully everything went as planned and I was on my way into Royston town center.
Arriving at my friends place I was able to relax and get out of my damp gear and clean up (with a hot bath).
Had a nice relaxing evening watching films, drinking beer in front of an open fire.
Recording - https://www.strava.com/activities/814600620
Accumulative Mileage - 172.9 miles (278.37 km)
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