Two rides on Tuesday.

The first one I went to Littleborough with my partner which meant I had to cycle 5 miles into town to catch a train then rode up a canal towpath while he walked (with a stick).

Got to Summit which is the highest point on the Rochdale Canal and then started up a very steep and narrow road.

I had to get off and push hate to say, it was about a mile and very twisty and steep. We were trying to get to Light Hazzles Quarry but there was no way in.

Came back down and was hard not to just let go and fly down but it wasnt safe anyhow as there were drainage channels to drain rainwater of the road and some were quite wide and hollow so any bike esp a road one could get damaged badly.

So came down carefully and then we found a rock outcrop where my fella rummaged and found some specimens.

Went back down the canal to Littleborough and headed back to the station where I rode 5 miles home again.

Later on I met my bike group for a short ride to Media City where the BBC has relocated from London to Manchester.

I think they were checking the place for a possible night out but werent too impressed.

They headed back to the City Centre but I turned for home.

Did more than enough that day.

About 20 miles in all.

17 C, sunny and pretty warm.

Also today 35 miles to Stockton Heath and back down the Trans Penine Trail which is a former railway line and used by walkers, horseriders and cyclists.

Met up with a girl I didnt know and who was looking for someone to ride with and we had a pleasant ride and stopped off in a pub for a drink and came back.

It was dry when we set out but by the time we got to the pub it had started spotting rain.

When we came out it was raining and it just got heavier as we rode home.

Was totally soaked through when I got home so clothes in wash, me in shower and a hot coffee in hand to warm up!

Also bike cleaned