Sabbatical Day 10/65 - In the Steps of Hadrian

This week I have travelled 350 miles north to the Boarders, where the English county of Cumbria meets Scotland along a line drawn by the Roman emperor, Hadrian in 122 AD. The purpose of my visit is not to cycle, so I have not got in any where near the miles of last week's cycling fest, but I have brought my Tarmac with me so, where possible, I have and will continue to take advantage of every opportunity. The weather has, however, deteriorated as the days have passed such that Saturday's Rock & Roll CC ride couldn't run due to high winds, and even golfers playing in the Open Championship at St Andrews had to down clubs when 40mph gusts of wind suspended play!

Last Week's AVP Leaders' Table

I've managed a couple of rides this week, totalling 41 miles. Although 20 short of my weekly target, as last week I did over 3 weeks' distance, I can afford this time for 'recovery'.  My last ride of the week was along the Wall, taking in the great views of the rolling countryside and amazing historical Roman sites of mile castles, forts and of course the wall itself.

Views from along the Wall ending with Hadrian himself

I normally like to do a full circuit, hating to retrace my own steps but without a map and with no sense of direction, I chose the simple route of cycling 10 miles and then making a u-turn to retrace my steps. I've seen since returning, that I could have continued all the way to Walton from where I know my homeward route, so weather and time permitting, I'll have a go at this next week.