Two loops

With a little time to spare before meeting Liz for a ride, I headed out a little earlier than necessary to enjoy a bit of sunshine before the showers that were expected during our ride set in.  

I headed over the Cow & Calf into Ilkley and then debated whether to head up Askwith or not.  I knew how long it would take to ascend as I did it with Rich only a couple of days ago but I wasn't sure how long the descent into Otley would take.  

Answer:  Longer than I thought!  

I was only a couple of minutes late and should probably have taken on a Chris Froome stylie to be on time but I'd more than likely have become wedged under the seat knowing me.   I have noted that they manage to go faster on the flat than I can go full speed downhill.  

We had a great ride and Liz's first of the 100 Classic Climbs since her cancer treatment a couple of years ago - she was chuffed with that.  She's only been out on her bike again a handful of times recently and, true to form, is picking up bike fitness rapidly.

This is the expansive view from the top.
And, despite those clouds, we didn't get wet!