Biking

Last weekend my wife and I treated ourselves to a couple of new mountain bikes from Evans Cycles in Milton Keynes. Since we moved to Berkhamsted, I’ve been keen to get out and explore the countryside a bit more and these are perfect for us. On the first day we got them we went out for what turned out to be a big ride in the countryside, up through Ashridge to Ringshall followed by a trip through Little Gaddesden and back to Berkhamsted. In only our first ride we saw deer, squirrels, the Bridgewater Monument and some gorgeous golden fields with big bales of hay scattered all over them.

I went out this morning for a ride with Jules which was a much more off-road affair. Jules had an OS Explorer Map which made it easy for us to see where all the bridle paths were through the wooded areas – thoroughly recommended if you are planning going off-road. The views of the Chilterns and the Ridgeway we saw this morning were just stunning and I’m sorry that I didn’t take my camera!

My next plan is to cycle to Ivinghoe Beacon. Hopefully I’ll take my camera and will be able to put some photos up.