As I passed Wheelbase in Ilkley I noticed they are finally having the previously rammed double entrance-doors and associated windows replaced after what feels like six months of making their rich customers use the shabby side entrance.
Perhaps they've sold a few Pinarello Dogmas at last to pay for it all?
After that diversion only twenty four miles (2000 feet) but that did include Norwood Edge (one of Simon Warren's rides) from Lindley Wood reservoir. The shock at the top of meeting the full force gale ripping across the moor suggested that even throwing one arm up in triumph might lead to a Froome-type calamity so I merely smiled at some walkers.
As I day dreamed back into Ilkley a lady with an extremely large bottom and a rear carrier went whizzing past me - so obviously I had to give chase. Admittedly she looked about 40 years younger than me but even so I had to chase. Fortunately my dignity was saved by a fortuitous red light before which we had a little chat. She was only on a custom made titanium frame so no wonder...!
Anyway on green I let her lead off out of respect