The temperature continued to rise through the morning .
The day gave way to unbroken blue skies making for frequently breath - taking views.At 70km the ride got serious as we climbed the Black Mountain onto open moorland at each side .
The temperature continued to rise through the morning and the day gave way to unbroken blue skies making for frequently breath - taking views.At 70km the ride got serious as we climbed the Black Mountain onto open moorland at each side .