Well it has been a slow start to the year cyclingwise, with family responsibilities and relatives to visit.
It was a balmy 10 C here today so I cut back on the winter clothing a bit, thinner baselayer and gloves, no overshoes. I had a nasty niggling headwind though and only got 6 miles when I had a double puncture. The front tyre went like a catherine wheel, with a whistling noise and I could feel the escaping air hit my leg as the tyre went round. Front had a piece of sharp glass in it, didn't find anything in the rear.
Luckily I had two spare tubes and managed to change both at the side of the road. First time to successfully use my pocket rocket, but I still haven't checked with my track pump to see what pressure I managed in the field. After that I didn't want to go too far as I didn't have any more tubes and headed home with just under 25 miles in the bag.
Feeling quite slow and lethargic. I don't know if its eating too much or fitness taken a dip, or a bit of both.
Hope your cycling is all going well - long may your wheels turn!
It was a balmy 10 C here today so I cut back on the winter clothing a bit, thinner baselayer and gloves, no overshoes. I had a nasty niggling headwind though and only got 6 miles when I had a double puncture. The front tyre went like a catherine wheel, with a whistling noise and I could feel the escaping air hit my leg as the tyre went round. Front had a piece of sharp glass in it, didn't find anything in the rear.
Luckily I had two spare tubes and managed to change both at the side of the road. First time to successfully use my pocket rocket, but I still haven't checked with my track pump to see what pressure I managed in the field. After that I didn't want to go too far as I didn't have any more tubes and headed home with just under 25 miles in the bag.
Feeling quite slow and lethargic. I don't know if its eating too much or fitness taken a dip, or a bit of both.
Hope your cycling is all going well - long may your wheels turn!
