Finally a day of less wind and some sunshine. Had a great ride listening to the birds tweeting. Felt like spring! Got passed by three much faster riders (judging by the logo on the jersey they were triathlese). All three were smiling and cheerful and said hi as they passed. Made me smile and happy too. Stopped half way for a cup of hot chocolate and to put on an extra layer (it wasn't as warm as I had expected despite the sunshine), but my hot chocolate was still too hot to drink. Fantastic thermal cup! And while I was stopped, another pro looking cyclist whizzed past and said hello and asked if I was ok. Nice to know someone would potentially stop if I wasn't.