Mid-week and the green machine is still doing the business. Apart a little rear mech tweaking it's been bulletproof. I'm liking the springy bit of flex in the frame, the reassuring calmness over ruts and roots. It rides like bikes used to ride - (I'd like to think. I've no idea, I can't remember if I'm honest).
This morning was fresh and grey, light breeze making 5°c seem colder, and damp patches. No kingfisher so far this week.
Riding home, a wandering urge gripped me. I attempted to find a way across some wasteland between Roundwood and Kilnhurst. Lots of gulleys, tree roots, and deep ruts created by quads and mx bikes.
Popped out on the edge of a farmyard to be greeted by, 'where ya goan?' In a surly Irish accent.
'How do I get out of here?'
'Back da way ya cum', the reply. He points towards the trees behind me.
I can hear the booming voice of a large dog nearby. Time to skedaddle.
Got a bit lost as the trail petered out. Had to turn around and retrace.
Bloody flytippers!
Manage to escape the Stream of Tremendous Smells, find my way back to the road, and continued on my way home.
Riding home was quite blustery. About 11°c. Took me ages to warm up.
16 miles today.
Tomorrow I have a dentist appointment. No riding. Bummer.
This morning was fresh and grey, light breeze making 5°c seem colder, and damp patches. No kingfisher so far this week.
Riding home, a wandering urge gripped me. I attempted to find a way across some wasteland between Roundwood and Kilnhurst. Lots of gulleys, tree roots, and deep ruts created by quads and mx bikes.
Popped out on the edge of a farmyard to be greeted by, 'where ya goan?' In a surly Irish accent.
'How do I get out of here?'
'Back da way ya cum', the reply. He points towards the trees behind me.
I can hear the booming voice of a large dog nearby. Time to skedaddle.
Got a bit lost as the trail petered out. Had to turn around and retrace.
Bloody flytippers!
Manage to escape the Stream of Tremendous Smells, find my way back to the road, and continued on my way home.
Riding home was quite blustery. About 11°c. Took me ages to warm up.
16 miles today.
Tomorrow I have a dentist appointment. No riding. Bummer.
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