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First Ride of the Year

I forgot to take a note of the start mileage. I know the 50/50 competition is over but maybe a tally of the year's mileage would be embarrassing.

Today just used the dbPower unit to get Pepé to start and then a circular route up the A20 to Ashford. A quick stop at Laguna Triumph for a photo opportunity and then down to New Romney and back along the coast.



Out about an hour all told. New Year's Day and not many cafés open. Didn't want to stop although the dbPower was in the pannier just in case.



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Location: Kingsnorth, England, United Kingdom

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  1. Trobairitz1 January 2019 at 15:33

    And a sunny New Years Day too! Glad you got out for ride. happy New Year to you!

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  2. On the Road Again2 January 2019 at 13:14

    Happy New Year right back at you. Have missed your blog updates over the last seven or eight months!

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