Friday Beach Ride

 Lovely few hours looping along the beach for 1.5k, big hill climb followed by about a k of fast downhill.  Along the harbour and home into a 15-20 knot headwind.  Can't have it all. Lovely!

I actually did a shorter version of this ride yesterday,  except the sand.  But today I thought; Nah, you only live once and I don't want to regret not riding on the beach when I have the chance.  One out the privileges of living long enough to realise we're not here forever.  

I also found the sand cycling totally invigorating and encouraged me to cycle longer and harder.  Lesson of the day: act upon positive thoughts and you will be invigorated and inspired.  

"Cliffy" on the Newcastle Harbour foreshore. 

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