Another run to Windsor and back

Took another ride today to Windsor just to count a few gates and bridges. left home at 0720 and within 25 mins I was repairing a flat which took about 20 mins. No sympathy from the rowers and their support staff on the banks at Henley.

The route is much more muddier than last ride and the track is covered by leaves, which makes it difficult to see tree routes which are very slippery in the damp morning.

The sun is low that early and I was riding into it for much of the way, so sunglasses was essential.

Many of the brides crossing the river are wooden and some of those along the path are wooden too. These are very slippery and a couple of times I put the bike down. So had to walk across them. The bridge at Temple lock was the most dangerous.

Managed to get to Windsor at about 10-30 and started the ride back along the A4. Made it home at about 12-30 after a stop for a very large pasty and drink.

Anyway some facts from the ride.

Number of gates for kissing 16

Number of gates (not at locks) passed through 12.

Number of river crossings not including Windsor 6.

The crossings over the river are at Henley, Hurley Lock twice, Temple Lock, Bourne End and Maidenhead