Cole Green Way

Have been staying intermittently with my sister in Welwyn Garden City recently. Am happy to report that I can get there from my Herts base almost entirely off-road via the Sustrans route to Ware and Hertford (towpath), then the Cole Green Way (disused railway) to the outskirts of WGC, and cycle paths to the town centre. Gently uphill all the way, but v pleasant.

Silver Ball shuts at 2pm on Sundays

The East Herts countryside looks so good at the moment - green and lush. Did the time-honoured ride over Perriwinkle Hill - with views of the Cambridgeshire plains - to the Silver Ball at Reed. Hello Ace was there as usual with his motorcycling pals and glass of milk. He is just back from the Isle of Man and the 100th TT, full of stories.

Fishy

10th June, a lovely day. Action Man and I re-did the Bury to Clare ride. Excellent lunch again at the Globe in Clare - £9 for 3 courses. Not so much wildlife noticeable this time, although we did see what appeared to be a single dace near a load of trout in the Stour at Cavendish.

the bike show saved my life

Jack Thurston is back with the fantastic Resonance FM Bike Show podcast. Praise be. When getting-out-the-door difficulties become the norm, this show restores the will to cycle.