Boxing Day. Slightly hungover and feeling overweight I was keen to get out on my bike to burn off some of the season's excesses. What's more, after days of foul weather it was finally sunny.
I decided to do a short ride of 30 miles, although, as is often the case the route was a bit hilly. I'd had a cold so I was taking it easy. Cycling on Boxing day is great, there aren't many cars about and those that are have drivers who still seem to have a bit of Christmas cheer.
The recent storms had caused lots of damage and at one point the road was completely blocked. Fortunately I was able to climb over the tree and continue
It was nice also to see so many people out enjoying themselves. This was a mass hockey match, that they have been playing every Boxing Day for over 30 years.
There was also quite a crowd, watching these Morris Dancers.
When I got home, I remembered to hang my Christmas present up. My son Matthew coined the phrase when he came home once with a load of friends and I was sitting around in my cycling gear, a disgusting sight apparently.
