Ah the Boxing Day hush, I love it. A chance to play with your presents, pick at the remains of the turkey carcass, watch a Die Hard film or dig out the board games.
Actually, what I'd really like to do right now is sneak out for a quick ride. Don't get me wrong, I love spending Christmas with my family — especially now I've got kids of my own — but like a woolly festive jumper, the post-Christmas lull is almost too comfortable.
It's a rare and delicious feeling to ride along country lanes when the air is crisp and the houses steamily snug, the few cars on the roads are driven with a vicar's care, and the whole world is indoors snoozing or thinking idly about cheese.
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So here's what I'm going to be doing today, if I can just escape this damn sofa…
My perfect Boxing Day ride
I won't be seeking out the toughest of local climbs when I do manage to slip out, like a thief in the night — unwise after two straight days of excess — but there is a favourite little loop that gets the blood pumping then rewards me with stunning views.
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