South to Kirby Muxloe, then west to Kirkby Mallory. Didn't encounter any more Kir(k)bys on the rest of the ride, but did get a very annoying nosebleed, which I couldn't stop until I got home. About 38 miles, moderately hilly.

A sight which would have gladdened the hearts of Llani Boy or Molehill: within the first four miles I saw two roadkill grey squirrels on the road. They had obviously been drinking too much in their New Year celebrations, and hadn't been watching for traffic on their way home.