I didn’t really feel like riding today, but it was the lesser of two evils as the alternative was the gym which, on a Wednesday, is full of GP referrals and da yoof.  So, I made myself go.

It was a couple of degrees warmer than Monday, and a bit windier too, so I was a little overwarm, but tolerably so.  I did one of my seaside loops but clockwise for a change – it’s amazing what you’ll do to add variety.  The roads were damp but bearable, and were at least fairly traffic free.    I pootled around, trying to vary the route a bit by taking some of the routes less travelled, in yet more monotonous greyness…

Cycling time: 2:06:50
Distance: 31.4 miles
Avs: 14.8 mph
ODO: 2665 miles

It was going ok, but my LH shoulder nerve thing cut in in a big way after 90 minutes or so.  I was achey already, courtesy of yesterday’s yoga session, which may not have helped.  My plans to go up to Shipham and down went straight out of the window, and I decided just to get home.

It was all just a bit samey too, and I think the novelty of my own company is wearing off…  I also feel like I’m going out riding because the weather means I can, rather than because I want to, if that makes any sense.  I’m due to go out with GW tomorrow too – which is great from a company point of view, but not so good when you consider her speed, attraction to hills, and that she’s liable to have forgotten my pain factor.

I resorted to my lavender heat pack when I got in, and the shoulder thing is feeling a bit better…so we’ll have to see how I get on tomorrow.  The biggest challenge is getting my winter gear clean, and dry again, in time!  🙂