A Big offroad ride travelling west to east. Wind coming from the South and gradually increasing as the day went on and it gradually changed from a cross wind to a headwind. Got to about 55 miles and going up a narrow gulley and it was great- no wind of any kind till we got to the top and it came as a headwind from the South east. Stopped us in our tracks. Held that wind from the South East and no gusting but it was strong. 60 miles and passed some pylons and the wind noise was horrendous. Must have been up to about 50 MPH. We decided that was enough and decided to stop at 65 miles if it did not improve. The organisors warned us that wind strength was increasing- rain expected and on the exposed track ahead riders were being blown off their bikes. We stopped.
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How long was I in the army? Five foot seven.
Spike Milligan