A light scattering of snow, the threat of black ice and a possible spell in A&E were not enough to deter the hardier veloists from the Saturday morning session. Though foolhardy attempts at cycle cleanliness and poor standards of bike maintenance did almost scupper the day. Yes, friends, it is a mistake to wash and degrease your bike when it is well below zero because, as followers of the laws of physics will know, water freezes at 0c. So frozen brakes, gears, pedals etc ensued.
However, Tempo and Ellis did manage to complete their ride, though limited gritting by PCC meant that the route had to follow the main roads and resulted in this loop.
