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...