04\02\17 - Knights Templar Compasses & Cross 100km Audax

Can't be bothered to explain the name of this Audax other than to say there were four pubs with the name "Compass" that were used as info controls.  Not feeling up to it I didn't ECE this one, and I believe I made the right choice.  My poor choice, however, was in not liaising properly with John & Alex so we missed each other at the start as I opted to commence at 09:30 instead 0f 10:00.  Due to my lack of good health I decided that I would probably suffer quite badly somewhere en route, and that I wanted to be alone when it happened and not slow others down.  And lo & behold, my supposed frailties never materialised as I quickly navigated the 105kms.  So that was something else that I got wrong!  Although all week the forecasted weather was dramatically downbeat, the weather on the day turned out to be fine, sunny and slightly chilly.  There was some rain to start, but when it stopped the day never really got warm enough for the roads to dry out.  When planning this winter route the organiser naturally opted for a few larger, busier roads than usual.  At least not many punctured!  PW.