Good morning.
I've just been outside fettling my bike. It feels quite fresh and, strangely, quite muggy in the house. That's a bit bizarre. It will be very hot soon and then the house will begin to feel quite cool.
Today? Gravel riding. I love these rides. We're heading down to Ancoats, very trendy Manchester quarter, where there are four very good bakery/coffee shops to choose from. There must be more, we haven't found them yet. Highly quality coffee and pastries will be consumed. I'm the furthest out on this ride so we pick up folk along the way. The messages are "meet at bridge #" or "just opposite the boatyard at".........love it.
My head needs this ride as much as my body. When we head southish I always have 8/9 miles along the Leeds Liverpool canal solo to the meet point, same on the way home. Both are great as it's just me but the out leg to meet up is just beautiful. The LL will be quiet, the water drops the local temperature to a delicious level, the trees give overhanging shade and above all there is NO ONE except ME!!!! This is why I ride a bike. Bliss................................well the occasional dog walker or runner, but you get it. If you could sell the feeling it would be illegal..................or I'd be a very rich man.
I must crack on and get me kit on.....................
headache now.
