A short blog, for a short ride.  I was ever so lucky (and am very grateful) that my mechanic Andrew was able to see me this afternoon.  He fitted the bike with a new gear cable, as well as checking over the other cables, the fraying tyres, and the like.  All this in time to get me back home in time for the ride that I’d half been hoping to do with MiniMe.  Result!  Now that the clocks have sprung forward it’s possible to get rides in after school etc., and today was the first.  We did the Nyland Loop in the chilly but beautiful evening sunshine.  I wore my Rapha winter jersey with nothing (ok not nothing, there was underwear involved, don’t go getting all excited) underneath, which was a really weird feeling, but which kept me at just about the right temperature when paired with shorts and decent socks – my longs haven’t been through the wash yet!

It was a very lovely nice easy recovery ride.  His riding has definitely improved, courtesy of his daily commute to school, and it was far more restful riding with him than it used to be.  He did try out-sprinting me on one straight, but thanks to the low sun and his shadow I saw him coming *grin*.  Though I did let him have his moment (quite literally) in the sun, before I reined him in.  Oh, and having gears was just awesome!  Almost like having a brand new bike *grin*.  My legs were feeling just about ok, but I’ve hurt the usual interesting muscle in my right shoulder/back somewhere – as a result of pulling myself up those hills yesterday I guess – so I can’t really look over my right shoulder.  Not ideal, but this too shall pass, and to be honest as after effects go, I was expecting a lot worse.

I don’t listen to music while riding with MiniMe, which means I didn’t have my usual blog title source material.  Being a child of the digital age, and well aware of my blog and such things, he asked to be allowed to choose this entry’s title.  No sooner said than done.  I thoroughly approve, and I also like the track.  Looks like he likes riding almost as much as me.  Not to mention also having good taste in music 😉 *grin*.

Cycling time: 00:50:53 hrs
Distance: 12.57 miles
AVS: 14.8 mph.
ODO: 12893 miles