Discovered Isaac Newton’s birthplace is only 30 miles away. The sun is shining, therefore I have planned a 100km DIY-by-GPS audax ride to Woolsthorpe Manor today.
“Newton returned here when Cambridge University closed due to the plague, and here he performed many of his most famous experiments, most notably his work on light and optics. This is also believed to be the site where Newton observed an apple fall from a tree, inspiring him to formulate his law of universal gravitation.” [from Wikipedia] The manor is now a National Trust property.
Official stats for the ride:
Distance = 106km
Climbing = 978m
Duration = 5 hours 44 minutes
Start Time = 27 May 2013 09:21:42
Finish Time = 27 May 2013 15:05:52
Minimum Altitude = 60m
Maximum Altitude = 201m
Average Speed – Overall = 18.4kph
Average Speed – Moving = 19.7kph
Time At Rest = 0 hours 23 minutes
