Stockport County

The route back north was slightly different to my route south. I had passed through a tunnel under the runway of Manchester Airport on the way to Macclesfield but I returned with the airport to the west. Planes seemed to be landing sideways to counteract the strong wind so I expect there was a bit of rubber burnt on touchdown. As I was cycling happily along with the wind behind me I was overtaken by a motorbike. Just as he went passed me he hit a pigeon on what looked like his helmet. There was a cloud of feathers and the deceased pigeon landed on the greensward beside me. This turned out to be the highlight of my days cycling! I arrived at Stockport County around noon and again it was totally deserted. Edgeley Park is shared with the Sale Sharks as well as County but the whole place was shuttered up. I had received an email from them asking if I would be there today to which I replied I would but somehow we failed to meet. Perhaps I was there too early. After eating a Snickers and taking a photo I again left shirt unsigned.