The weather was very windy, and a few days with rainy squalls, hence the title. I would often find myself scoping the road ahead looking for the tell tale sign of a bus shelter as the next storm/shower approached, pretty zen at times
They offer great protection of course, and are much appreciated by the communities that use them, evidenced by the furnishings some of them have! I was also a little over geared for the Island, which in the main has long steady climbs that wear you down, more than a kilometre in many cases. on the last 2 days the wind was around 30-40 gusting to 50mph at times, more than once I had to walk on the flat or downhill as the cross winds were such that I was being blown into the middle of the road. It was only a matter of time before i was under a truck/bus/car. The drivers were all very patient by the way, even the truck/bus drivers, giving plenty of space or time. Given my worn out knees I was more than a little dissapointed that a new cassette/chainring combo didn't arrive in time, 36-30 as the lowest gear made for very slow and painful progress I can tell you. I am hobbling around the flat like a real old man at present
I hope to go back again in the spring and do a little further north, and will be appropriately gear for sure. Any one fancies joining me your more than welcome, you wouldn't be disappointed that's for sure.
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