first rideout of 2024 : BMW S1000R Matlock Bath via Cat N Fiddle 120 miles

out via the A50 , across Cat N Fiddle then through to Matlock Bath
stopping for bacon/sauage bap and latte at The Riverside Kiosk (always open early)
 https://maps.app.goo.gl/dT6HXkhuhBj3BnzBA

dry at home
wet on the way up CatNFiddle then low level fog!

BMW S1000R rideout to Lakes 11/11/2023 : 197 miles

197 miles.
Full thermal inners on my textiles as well as a thermal vest!
Started off on the dark and limited my speed to keep the wind chill down
Up to Preston way to meet Antony then up round some of the Lakes


Usual stop for breakfast at the Cafe at Hawkshead (The Osprey / Fishing centre) on Esthwaite Water
what an incredible breakfast pannini (Sausage Bacon and Black Pudding)
Inside and with a real fire to warm the frozen hands

Way colder than expected down to -0.5 at one point!

Still a fantastic winter run

BMW S1000R last ride of 2023 29/12/2023 : trip to J&S Northwich 47 miles

 

with a new MOT I can least ride the bike now,
small gap in weather meant a quick trip to see out 2023

https://jsaccessories.co.uk/stores/northwich

47 miles roundtrip, felt chilly although it was still 8degC

lots of nice bikes (many 23 plate ones) out