What goes down, must come back up again!

Getting that time of year where my thoughts turn away from the roads and on to the trails. Sharing the road with the 4 wheelers (of which I am one from time to time) is dangerous enough while the weather is fair but add darkness, grime, rain and that Friday fever drivers have to get home to their loved ones then an otherwise enjoyable experience turns into a chore. Whereas a faux Cyclo-Cross race home is nothing but a smile enducing pleasure

So managed to get from my abode to the coalface solely on paths today with the exception of one road crossing. This was a lovely wee descent to the valley floor however the problem with that is what goes down, must come back up again!!