Started the day well [insert rolling eyes icon]. Blue tack failed and I put a picture back on Tricky's door the wrong way whilst trying to get her to get a move on. Tricky said (tears in her eyes) "I've told Mummy on you". Trying to keep a straight face.
Big booming tailwind. So I thought I'd take it easy, just turn the pedals elegantly. Then some snake hipped youngster with calves like dictionaries sped past, with another guy in tow, and it was full gas all the way. Absolutely fried, with the prospect of a wet headwind all the way back.
A quick return to warmth is forecast, as me, Mrs B3 and mini are heading to Corfu for the weekend on Friday. 25 degrees and sunny.
Wifey’s new bike being delivered to work so I’ll be putting that together. Fortunately the cranks are already on.
Will she ride it, or is it a nice to have, like my family's bikes?
In the balance I guess. She wants to get into cycling, enjoys the fitness aspect but is scared to ride on the roads. I’ll have to get her comfortable on the bike then get her on the road gradually. She wants to commute by bike so we’ll see.
Wifey’s new bike being delivered to work so I’ll be putting that together. Fortunately the cranks are already on.
Will she ride it, or is it a nice to have, like my family's bikes?
In the balance I guess. She wants to get into cycling, enjoys the fitness aspect but is scared to ride on the roads. I’ll have to get her comfortable on the bike then get her on the road gradually. She wants to commute by bike so we’ll see.
My ex was the same. She loved riding on cycle paths but was terrified of roads, even quiet country lanes where we didn't see any cars. Folks round here don't realise how lucky they are - https://goo.gl/maps/M9bBdjJ52PJL6jsj6 - 1.5 miles of that is on roads and it's all quiet housing estate type stuff.
Today I will mowstly be indulging in M6 muppetry avoidance. Hopefully.
Are you taking a bike to Flanders?
Nah, hiring a std hybrid for a day's gentle pootling from bar to bar on the Saturday. Some of the group are hardly-ever cyclists so no point in faffing with taking one of my own. Save the space for beer crates!
Wifey’s new bike being delivered to work so I’ll be putting that together. Fortunately the cranks are already on.
Will she ride it, or is it a nice to have, like my family's bikes?
In the balance I guess. She wants to get into cycling, enjoys the fitness aspect but is scared to ride on the roads. I’ll have to get her comfortable on the bike then get her on the road gradually. She wants to commute by bike so we’ll see.
My ex was the same. She loved riding on cycle paths but was terrified of roads, even quiet country lanes where we didn't see any cars. Folks round here don't realise how lucky they are - https://goo.gl/maps/M9bBdjJ52PJL6jsj6 - 1.5 miles of that is on roads and it's all quiet housing estate type stuff.
Just don't go there on your own on your best bike:
That exact route used to form a part of my occasional circular cycle around the peninsula, but I won't be coming to that place again after that incident.
Morning all. Just. Wet and windy so left bike at home. Currently busy on some projects so keeping my head down and out of the way. Suits me. Might have a gentle run tonight if it's dry.
Wifey’s new bike being delivered to work so I’ll be putting that together. Fortunately the cranks are already on.
Will she ride it, or is it a nice to have, like my family's bikes?
In the balance I guess. She wants to get into cycling, enjoys the fitness aspect but is scared to ride on the roads. I’ll have to get her comfortable on the bike then get her on the road gradually. She wants to commute by bike so we’ll see.
My ex was the same. She loved riding on cycle paths but was terrified of roads, even quiet country lanes where we didn't see any cars. Folks round here don't realise how lucky they are - https://goo.gl/maps/M9bBdjJ52PJL6jsj6 - 1.5 miles of that is on roads and it's all quiet housing estate type stuff.
Just don't go there on your own on your best bike:
That exact route used to form a part of my occasional circular cycle around the peninsula, but I won't be coming to that place again after that incident.
That section is pretty dark, damp, dingy and muddy so I avoid it anyway.
Morning folks, Bit blowy out there, just wobbled to the dentist and now sat in the waiting room. Back to kitchen fitting after this. Less grief than work at least. Supposed to be sunny tomorrow so might go out with the EPO. Pub tonight of course.
Morning folks, Bit blowy out there, just wobbled to the dentist and now sat in the waiting room. Back to kitchen fitting after this. Less grief than work at least. Supposed to be sunny tomorrow so might go out with the EPO. Pub tonight of course.
Well, I hope your dentist visit is less painful (physically and financially) than mine... Part 1 (of 2) ops to fix a thing. $1600 TYVM. I'm assuming since the neurosurgeon has run out of excuses to siphon money out of my pockets he's rung the endodontist and passed the baton. Probably getting a commission.
Visitors leave tomorrow, which will be celebrated with a happy dance. Been here just over a week already, which is about 5 days too many.
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Well, I hope your dentist visit is less painful (physically and financially) than mine... Part 1 (of 2) ops to fix a thing. $1600 TYVM. I'm assuming since the neurosurgeon has run out of excuses to siphon money out of my pockets he's rung the endodontist and passed the baton. Probably getting a commission.
Sounds like when scammers get your number and if you bite they pass it on to their mates.
Big booming tailwind. So I thought I'd take it easy, just turn the pedals elegantly. Then some snake hipped youngster with calves like dictionaries sped past, with another guy in tow, and it was full gas all the way. Absolutely fried, with the prospect of a wet headwind all the way back.
A quick return to warmth is forecast, as me, Mrs B3 and mini are heading to Corfu for the weekend on Friday. 25 degrees and sunny.
You mean you got dragged into the slipstream. LOL resistance is futile! Don’t forget to send us all a post-card
Moaning, Well it was… too windy for the road bike so I went out on the trail bike, made a real nice change. But then the sky started leaking and it just hasn’t stopped. Normally that would mean it’s pubby time but I’m trying to lose a bit-o-weight before I go to the Lakes in just over a weeks time so I must refrain. It is hard though Can't wait for Friday
Was supposed to be a run this morning so we got up early to be treated to an absolute deluge. Suffice to we got back in bed. Wasted site visit this morning, some people are just plain rude. Gym after work. Probably an early night.
Morning folks, Bit blowy out there, just wobbled to the dentist and now sat in the waiting room. Back to kitchen fitting after this. Less grief than work at least. Supposed to be sunny tomorrow so might go out with the EPO. Pub tonight of course.
Well, I hope your dentist visit is less painful (physically and financially) than mine... Part 1 (of 2) ops to fix a thing. $1600 TYVM. I'm assuming since the neurosurgeon has run out of excuses to siphon money out of my pockets he's rung the endodontist and passed the baton. Probably getting a commission.
Visitors leave tomorrow, which will be celebrated with a happy dance. Been here just over a week already, which is about 5 days too many.
Morning folks, Bit blowy out there, just wobbled to the dentist and now sat in the waiting room. Back to kitchen fitting after this. Less grief than work at least. Supposed to be sunny tomorrow so might go out with the EPO. Pub tonight of course.
Well, I hope your dentist visit is less painful (physically and financially) than mine... Part 1 (of 2) ops to fix a thing. $1600 TYVM. I'm assuming since the neurosurgeon has run out of excuses to siphon money out of my pockets he's rung the endodontist and passed the baton. Probably getting a commission.
Visitors leave tomorrow, which will be celebrated with a happy dance. Been here just over a week already, which is about 5 days too many.
Not too bad thanks Spinner, very relieved about that. Very glad we don't have to pay our medical bills, or not yet at any rate. Hate to think how much all the bills I've run up over the years could be.
Fkn rear puncture when I got bike out of bike store. Quick tube change, couldn't find anything in tyre. Then felt the rim of doom about half way home. Pumped it up, twice, but had to bail about 2.5 miles from home as no more tubes, and wasnt going to faff with a patch so close to home. Walked to about a mile from home, where the support car kindly collected me. Found the glass shard glinting in a street light while waiting for the car . Not sure whether I missed it the first time, or picked it up on the way home.
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Later potentially cycle over to pick the wife up - but the forecasted wind means a decent headwind the whole way
Started the day well [insert rolling eyes icon]. Blue tack failed and I put a picture back on Tricky's door the wrong way whilst trying to get her to get a move on.
Tricky said (tears in her eyes) "I've told Mummy on you".
Trying to keep a straight face.
A quick return to warmth is forecast, as me, Mrs B3 and mini are heading to Corfu for the weekend on Friday. 25 degrees and sunny.
Good luck
Folks round here don't realise how lucky they are - https://goo.gl/maps/M9bBdjJ52PJL6jsj6 - 1.5 miles of that is on roads and it's all quiet housing estate type stuff.
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/man-thrown-ground-teen-gang-24376836#comments-wrapper
That exact route used to form a part of my occasional circular cycle around the peninsula, but I won't be coming to that place again after that incident.
I am not sure. You have no chance.
Currently busy on some projects so keeping my head down and out of the way. Suits me. Might have a gentle run tonight if it's dry.
Bit blowy out there, just wobbled to the dentist and now sat in the waiting room. Back to kitchen fitting after this. Less grief than work at least. Supposed to be sunny tomorrow so might go out with the EPO. Pub tonight of course.
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Visitors leave tomorrow, which will be celebrated with a happy dance. Been here just over a week already, which is about 5 days too many.
Don’t forget to send us all a post-card
Moaning,
Well it was… too windy for the road bike so I went out on the trail bike, made a real nice change. But then the sky started leaking and it just hasn’t stopped. Normally that would mean it’s pubby time but I’m trying to lose a bit-o-weight before I go to the Lakes in just over a weeks time so I must refrain. It is hard though
Wasted site visit this morning, some people are just plain rude.
Gym after work.
Probably an early night.
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2750 miles since last puncture me.