Dried out now and had tea and a beer. Feeling quite human again. As I said today's group is very much about riding with a long-standing cycle buddy, I've ridden off and on with him for probably 20 years at a couple of clubs. M has had heart issues for years but this became serious around two years ago and its only in the last few months he's been able to get back on the bike. Before his problems we always dreaded M going on the front as he would simply keep riding away leaving us to chase behind, catch up, tell him to knock a mile off and then slowly but surely the pace would creep up again!!
We had a ride about 6-8 weeks ago when he was on a hybrid, quite able to ride but slow, especially so on the climbs. I've seen him about a couple of times for a quick chat when our rides crossed. Now M has his e-bike!!!!!!!!!!!! It's wonderful to say without the motor he's back up to 16-17 and more on the flat and pulls away from the slower riders without realising it. When we hit the climbs he's off like a bloody rocket, a constant 14 or so leaving everyone trailing in his wake!!!! As I was having a good day I was designated to ride him down after the climbs and tell him to knock a mile off.........................best work out I've had in a while.
Very impressed with the e-bike, the first time I've ridden with one. A lovely bike with a very quiet motor which isn't engaged on the flat at all but as soon M hits an incline. Phewwww. Great to see and enjoy.
Can't see us needing this little group for long...................with luck!
. That's it for another month anyway. 
