Thursday evening the buzz was about the poor weather coming our way. There was only one route planned, a long one of 300km, however the Routemaster announced that it would be changed to suite conditions. 0830 and I'm waking up, the sound of rain from the balcony does not tempt either of us to go for the run. We are bushed and have had enough riding in the rain for just now.
Not many bikes go for the route and over 3/4 still remain in the carpark all day. People busy themselves with minor repairs and getting gps's fixed / updated. Alan Fair is busy sorting out 3 Zumo 550's.
Colin and I go for the Semmering Walk which takes an hour+ and takes in some of the old buildings and what would be great views if it wasn't for the mist swirling around. We are at 1011m and the dew point is varying with the gentle breeze. A late lunch of cheese and ham toastie is enjoyed in the cafe bar and a good natter with Tony and Mary from Hull. They have been for a small run but returned after the leader lost grip on a greasy bend but managed to recover. Conditions are far from ideal.
The swimming pool is "a la nature" apparently so we decline that for now - wouldn't want to see something that would put me off my evening meal ;-)
The buffet is another superb variety by the chef though no cheese and biscuits for which I deducted un point from his score. Don't know what happened to the music tonight but nobody turned up. Sat at a different table tonight and met Andy from Southampton, he is an old hand at the gatherings and I listened to some of his stories of epic rides.
Bed was early at 2230 but still hadn't had a good sleep yet.
Not a brilliant forecast for tomorrow we'll see what dawn brings.
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