I decided that the wind was too strong and gusty for a safe road ride so I just dropped down into Bakewell and cycled the length of the Monsal Trail to Wye Dale Cottages and then back home.

Very hard work on the way out into the wind and the Headstone Tunnel was like a "wind tunnel". Once through it and onto the viaduct I was flagged down by a very muddy mountain biker who was in need of a 6mm Allen key. I duly obliged and was grateful for a rest!

A few other cyclists, runners and deaf, even to my shrill bell, walkers kept me on my toes especially on the way back with a tailwind.

A total of 25 miles, 1,227 feet in 1hr 33 min and only caught in one hail shower.