And it’s hotter today than yesterday. Peak temp was 36C. In the shade. But I left early. Breakfast was cheese, … Continue reading Day 3 2020 – Who turned the heating up?

Dear Reader, all two of you. I started writing last year after coming back from a bike trip of a … Continue reading We are off again

Oh shit. Oh shit. 5 days to go. I am at the dealer. I’ve picked up my bike all shiny … Continue reading D-5 Trip week

This is not going according to plan. The bike isn’t shifting properly into third and fifth. I get several failed … Continue reading D-11 Back to the dealer

I get kitted up and drive round to where my bike is parked. It’s at my elder brother’s place, a … Continue reading D-13 Crash

Turns out I wrote quite a bit last year – just didn’t publish it… I take my daughter to school … Continue reading 2019 D-4 Where is the key?

Pickup day.   The sun is shining.  I take the train to the middle of nowhere with my kit in … Continue reading D-14 Essex

Insurance is arranged.  It is soon apparent there is a massive London risk premium for theft.  If I input my … Continue reading D-15 Home