Wishing I had the bike

A biz trip has taken me away, but with a clear sky, am wishing I had the bike to put a few miles in!

Box Hill & back

Better weather than last week & a ride out into Surrey & the Box Hill climb. All in 57 miles door to door. Best news, however, is that we will have an evening at Maison Bollinger on the Slam. Wonder if champagne bottles fit into my bottle holder? Missing Slam party on Tues, but Mrs Y going along to see what's what.

Back to the gym

Sam is back from her Cuban break, so it was back to the gym for an hour's workout under her direction. Wasn't too bad & hope it makes me go faster on Sat. Waiting to hear the route & see how many hills we have to deal with. At least it looks like it will be warmer!!

Garmin Gizmo

Garmin gizmo has arrived. Seemingly Nomura is a satellite black spot, but got it up & running on way home. Now all I have to do is attach to the bike. Think I might miss my good old Cateye though.

Getting a Garmin Edge 800 - hopefully no more wrong turns in the English countryside....

Back on the bike

First ride of the year & a meet with fellow slammers in Richmond. A number of lessons learnt.

1. Do not leave house without a helmet, get half way across Clapham Common & have to turn back!

2. When it is freezing, don't forget your overshoes...

3. ...or your lining gloves...

4. ...and get a hat

Big thanks to Dan who lent me a hat, so at least my head was warm.

As for feet & hands, that was a different matter. Richmond Park stunning under a coating of frost, and a ride out to Cobham where we took over a greasy spoon before heading back to town. All in 43 miles so a good start to what needs to be done over the next few weeks.

Pic below at end of ride, slightly warmer, but still cold...