A day with the starlings

Literally.

I wondered if any of the big flocks I cycled with today were in my photo yesterday. Don't go looking for any here - I'm afraid there aren't any!

Today was tough - it would have been Type II if it wasn't so beautiful. The North York Moors always seems to be Tough.  It's a stunning landscape but everything is steep uphill and steep downhill so there's not much coasting along. When I should have been relaxing, I was facing quite a strong headwind.  That's it for complaining though because it was an awesome outing and I made it up the hill!

Luckily, I took off my extra layer that I've been donning to keep warm before Boltby Bank - it was still touch and go with it off - found it hard to stop my front wheel lifting. I thanked my lucky stars that I was locked in last night because the ride I'd planned had me finishing on this hill at the end of 25 miles (which seemed short when I planned it). Where I parked this morning meant the hardest part was out of the way first after a few miles warm up.  That was perfect.  

The weather held the bluest sky I've seen for a while and I had to remind myself that it was still only February.  I loved taking in the different scenery today.  Our local dales are gorgeous but it is fabulous being able to explore next door.