G, in helpful mode, had decided we were doing a long run today…about 60 miles.  Since the Forest of Dean is this weekend, I wasn’t sure that this was a good idea, but still, go with the flow etc…  However, fate clearly agreed with me, and when she turned up this morning it turned out that her childcare had gone minorly to pot and we were going to have to be back earlier than planned.  Having paused briefly to admire my new kit, which met with approval, we headed off into the slightly chilly sunshine.

Cycling time: 3:13:45
Distance: 47.826 miles
Avs: 14.8 mph
ODO: 9630.31 miles

As you can see, we still went quite a long way…albeit without the lunchstop we would have had otherwise.  I’m not entirely sure where we went – once past Wells we headed off around Shepton Mallet and the like.  Since hills hold no fear for G she tends to forget about them, and threw in a couple of corkers accidentally.  Well, she claims she didn’t do it on purpose…I’m not convinced! *grin*  At least we came home down the Gorge…

The new kit wore well, and the shorts are actually more comfortable than my plain ones.  The warm-up jacket came off after about 30 minutes and stayed off until we were back in the Square having coffee, having served its purpose.  All working out well so far.   Now all I have to do is get the new bike sorted 🙂