I bought Ann a second hand Giant mountain bike last week and today we cycled together down to Woodford Lake. I have walked this track many times in the past but surprisingly, our jaunt this afternoon was the first time I have tried it on a bike. It was a genuine pleasure to get back on the saddle and scoot along at what was really only a leisurely pace at best, supplemented by even more sedate moments when we were pushing our machines up steep grades, of which there were many. It was also a great pleasure to be cycling with Ann, who is starting to get the hang of the 18 speed gears.

Unfortunately we didn't take a camera - next time we will - but below I reproduce a stock photo of the lake in all its glory.