Storms Clara and Dennis

Storms Ciara and Dennis hit UK

More bad weather has been hitting UK including driving rain, flooding and damage caused by extreme weather events, I have posted photos of flooding before so this is a different viewpoint. The authorities are good at removing trees from blocking roads, cutting them up and leaving by the side of the road for collection later but there is still a lot of small debris left which makes cycling difficult and dangerous. After so much bad weather, I am surprised that there are still some trees that are weak enough to be blown down.

 It takes a little longer to clear debris from footpaths and bridle tracks but some are just an annoyance to mountain bikers but are easy to overcome.

Some trees present a little more agility to get past.

 Some obstacles can be bypassed.

 Some present dual opportunities depending on whether you prefer to duck or to climb over.

Some you have to duck under and push your way through brambles and ivy to get through.

And others are just a problem and a dangerous hazard. This tree had fallen but still wobbled as it had not stabilised and I didn't fancy ducking underneath just it case it collapsed and I would be crushed. I judged it best to climb the bank and go around it rather than duck under it.