As usual I did not really want to go , but after 5 mins or less I was delighted I went . The wind was with me when on my way and , as expected , it was against me on the way back . But very cold . It has been warm for te past week od two but the weather is now as per normal , that is , cold . Half way between Portmarnock and malahide I started walking on the beach . I was not too sure whether I would have had to go back the way I came but I discovered that there was a path to the village of Portmarnock . But two ladies had just asked me and I did not know but I found out from a gentlean that there was another path . Anyhow I was very tired after this cycle . Hopefully when the Summer comes it will be a bit warmer .