This is an interesting story of a cycling run with extra’s, like having a Paperchase IN THE SNOW !  I cannot think of any other cycling activity least suited to snowy conditions than a Paperchase, but we must remember that in 1924 there were no distractions like television to lure cyclists off their bikes and into warm houses in the winter.

In any event Charlie records that he was well satisfied with the day, although he must have been irritated by being last to arrive at the cafe.  I must say that knowing Charlie as I did, he would be quite likely to say to himself, hang the Paperchase, I am enjoying this run in the snow, I do not have to rush around and find the ‘hares’. Why not relax in these snowfilled lanes and let the world go by ?  That was always his mindset.