Another sunny day, which I spent most of staring at a computer screen at home. Finally, I could bear it no longer. I had a small package to post (some SPD clip-on pedal platforms that I was donating to a fellow CycleChat forum member) so I decided to extend my trip to the post office and walk up the hill behind to take some photographs in the sunshine – a rare solo walk.
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It was a nice sunny day but I was busy working at home on the computer when Lisa rang. Did I fancy a quick stroll up to Heptonstall with her? Actually, I did! I wanted a break from the PC and I also wanted to test my new walking shoes which had arrived yesterday. I dashed about and got ready just before Lisa arrived.
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I felt a bit yucky this morning but in a rare display of good taste, I’ll spare you the unpleasant details… 
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My guests were spending a few hours having a tasty veggie brunch at the Bear cafe in Todmorden and a stroll round Tod Market so I did a power walk up to Heptonstall to meet Lisa. Boy, was it humid! I got from home to our meeting place in just 14 minutes and was somewhat soggy by the time I got up there.
We called in at our favourite hilltop cafe to share a chip butty and have a coffee each, and then wandered back into Hebden Bridge to pick up some shopping.
Another lovely day! My guests wanted to go for a scenic bus ride to Haworth, but I’ve been there many times and fancied a bike ride instead. We came to a compromise – they went on ahead by bus and did some sight-seeing and shopping, and I rode over a couple of hours later on my trusty Basso.
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My older sister and brother-in-law are up for a long weekend. The sun was shining today and they fancied a little exploratory stroll so we headed for Hardcastle Crags via the Salem riverside walk. We didn’t go far into the Crags since as city dwellers they are not really into doing long walks.
We sat in the sunshine in the picnic area near the entrance and ate our sandwiches and drank some orange juice. It was nice relaxing somewhere quiet.
After 30 minutes or so we were starting to cook and decided to adjourn to the nearby Blue Pig working men’s club. If you don’t know it, I’d suggest that it is a good place to go for a drink on a sunny summer evening. The drinks are very cheap and it is in a lovely spot. You could combine it with a walk in the Crags. Why not walk there from Hebden Bridge centre along the riverside walk, explore the Crags for a while, then spend the evening in the club? If you don’t fancy walking back afterwards, a taxi back to town wouldn’t cost much.
Fellow CycleChat rider Calum was disappointed with last weekend’s Emley Moor ride fiasco and suggested that we do another ride today to make up for it. I’d had enough of Emley Moor for now and fancied a trip up to the Yorkshire Dales and back so I devised a suitable route which took in a few unfamiliar roads which I’ve been meaning to check out.
Several other CycleChatters had shown interest but come this morning only new CycleChat member tubbycyclist (Kevin) was still available to join us. It was a pity because the weather had turned out nice, except for a strong wind which was present most of the day. At least the wind direction was such that we got some help when we needed it most – late in the day, when we were getting tired.
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I met up with fellow CycleChat member Calum today for a tough hilly ride in glorious sunshine. We had intended to do the same route as the Yorkshire Sculpture Park ride of 3 weeks ago, except for a 10 mile shortcut to miss out some busy A-roads and the park itself (especially its expensive cafe!). It didn’t exactly go according to plan…!
(For my fellow CycleChat members – yes, I lifted this post from my report on the forum – no point in writing it twice! 
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