“I’m behind the times and busy as can be,
so all you’re going to get
is a short précis..”

and a little poem apparently…  If I had time I’m thinking a haiku might have been amusing.  But then if I had time I’d be writing a decent length entry so no haiku for you *grin*.

Ride 1
On my own in the sun on Wednesday.  When the sun shone, making my improvised wiggly loop far more attractive than it would otherwise have been.  There were views.  Serenely reflected swans.  Petrified herons.  Life on the Levels.  Although I didn’t stick to the flat – I did the Loxton hilly loop to start, and finished up with Mudgeley Hill and the hill up to the golf course from Wedmore.  Daring of me, n’est-ce-pas?

Cycling time: 2:06:11
Distance: 31.93 miles
Avs: 15.1 mph
ODO: 6293 miles

Ride 2
In which Mim and I accompany George on an errand running mission to Wells, and drink large amounts of coffee in the pasty shop awaiting her return.  Four of us rode.  George, Mim, me, and my mp3 player 😉  Well, got to listen to something when you’re out at the back, or the front for that matter.  Nice quite fast ride – the legs were feeling good and so was I 🙂  I have to admit to having pretty much done my own thing, and I was definitely faster on the flat.  Shame about the hills though 😉  Ah well…my time will come.

Cycling time: 2:11:37
Distance: 35.03 miles
Avs: 15.9 mph
ODO: 6328 miles

Ride 3
The ACG sallied forth once more – to the Castle at Kewstoke.  I wouldn’t call it riding.  More swimming with wheels.  Normally when I’m that wet I’m doing the Tour of Wessex…  Well, you certainly can’t call us fair weather cyclists *grin*.  And at  least the bike doesn’t need washing now…

Cycling time: 1:54:15
Distance: 28.75 miles
Avs: 15.0 mph
ODO: 6357 miles

In summary
Although the weather has been variable this week, I got the kit right, so even when soaked to the skin, the cold was rarely an issue.   Even the knee has been better – twisting the foot back and left is the way to go, and I’m going to get that adjusted properly when I see Andrew next.  Presumably the exercises are helping too.

In the meantime I’ve started work on next year’s event calendar. Mad March Hare and the Dragon so far…one booked, the other I have to wait to book. And patience so isn’t my thing! *grin*