Streetlight Sonata

I might be wrong, but I think that’s the first time I’ve done a ride where the sun is setting. Certainly if it’s not, it’s the first time in a very, very long time. Long enough that I’ve forgotten any previous such rides. Typically I don’t ride on a Friday. But when the mood takes, … Read more

Warm & Windy

My idea today was to head out into the countryside, getting in a good loop out there before heading back and taking it slightly easier on a small sliver of the Guild Wheel, before heading back home. Being my lunch break, I had 60 minutes to cram in getting ready, riding, getting home, changed, and … Read more

Alright, Aside From Motorists

Overall not a bad ride today. I should have stayed out in the country side, I know that now. As per, once I got into the Town centre, I had a few “moments” – i.e. car’s pulling out on me, cars slowing overtaking me then immediately slowing down to block me, car driver’s telling me … Read more

Never Trust The Forecast

Allegedly we were on for the hottest day of the year (so far) today. It looked quite like it might be a sunny day this morning, at least when I set off anyway. Blue skies, but windy. Nice enough, but a little chilly. I was glad to be layered up. The plan today was simply … Read more

A Sunny Bank Holiday?

Wonders never cease. I spent the morning playing computer games, guilt free. Normally I’d hammer myself for “wasting” a day, but I figured why the hell not? I’ve worked. It’s a holiday. What’s the big deal? As the sun got hotter, and the sky got bluer, my resolve faded. There was no way I could … Read more