However, my mind has been on the winter and where to ride.
The trouble with the New Forest is that much of it floods during the winter months making it almost a no go area.
There are still tracks and trails to ride, but it's linking them all up to make a good and enjoyable ride that's the problem.
So I set out to try and find a route that I could ride not only in the wet, but in the dark as well.
I chose a route that I liked, it has a few climbs, and a mix of trails and tarmac. However there are 2 streams and a flooded path to cross.
My plan was to try and scoot around the streams and if need be to be able to get around the flooded path.
I found a track that missed out the streams and linked me back in to my original route, but, it's one thing doing it in daylight, but I may struggle in the dark. There were plenty of tree roots to catch you out.
I'll have to try it in the dark, it's the only way I guess.
The rest of the route should be ok to do in the dark, again, I will just have to try it and see how I get on!
Thankfully the sun was still out, and it was lovely to be out on the forest.
A quick 15.8km with a couple of hills thrown in to get the heart pumping.
Finally as I was going to work, I had to stop to take this picture of the sun rising up on the forest. I thought it was stunning.
Ride safe.....
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