The 13 mile book loop was tougher than I expected (very overgrown in parts, and rocky, too) and some amazing morning light meant it took longer than I’d planned. That made it more likely I’d get an afternoon soaking. Such is life — it was worth it for the photographs, only a few of which I’ve uploaded to this site.

The rain wasn’t that bad. I’ve had a lot worse on this trip. Still, it was sapping and such a contrast to the morning’s more seasonal sunshine and warmth.

Good to see lots of new bike infrastucture in Leicester. Some of it nearly got me all the way to the city centre Novotel. I was upgraded to an executive room. Plush.