A long grinding ride almost directly into the wind for most of the day does affect one’s outlook, and apart from his father who was riding a small 2 stroke motorbike, who annoyed Charlie considerably, Charlie does claim to have thoroughly enjoyed the ride.  The two cyclists he fell in with, one at a time, were his main relief, and gave him an insight into how others live.  And the two handloom weavers in Halifax, well they were very special indeed!