11°C, some SE breeze, dry but damp.
What a dull day to end October on. There will be much more dank, dreary and cold ones to come this winter. The return route was better with a tailwind. I could enjoy those long level straights and work on the edge of anaerobic.
11°C, bright and dry.
Well, that worked out well. Rode twice up my favourite hill climb – Bannister Lane. I went steady and long today, 85km in all. The best bit is that I set a comfortable right to the end. I got in thinking another 20 miles would have been comfortable, (though without hills). Right up to the end, I could hold the pace on the level.
8°C, bright after a morning of heavy rain. Cold though
Something I do actually like about the autumn is the hedgerows loaded with rubies. Okay, they’re not rubies, they’re hawthorn berries.
11°C sunny but cool. Brisk S.
A fresh cool day where I rode to my house and in this ride, rode back. I headed south through Southport towards Formby. Then I heard a sellotape sound. There was a chemical spillage in the left hand side of the road. In some places, it was a few cm deep. Traffic had gone through it and spread it for a few kilometres to Ainsdale.
On narrow bike wheels, it felt unsafe. I couldn’t tell whether it was greasy, corrosive or what. It was viscose and odourless. Very strange. I tried dialling 101, the non-emergency police number I was.put onto hold for a very long time.
In the end, I gave up and rode on the pavement
9°C, belt of ran and dank after.
12°C, sunny and calm.
Short visit to the Green Machines. It’s good to.pull the bars while staring out to sea. The wind is light today, though a breeze pushes inland near the coast. These are ideal conditions for the fixed. It’s been so long since its last outing that the tyres were only on 30psi. These run best at 90psi. We’re in the last part of October, soon is the time to fit winter wheels.
14°C, bright start but rain later, becoming heavy.
This poor neglected bike needs a service. Most specifically, the gear and brake cables are a bit sticky. It’s still good fun to ride but it’s half-term now. What a dreary day too. After the photo, the rain arrived and turned quite heavy towards the end
12°C, no real wind with some sun. Dry.
Rushed out after a day shopping in Ikea.
Tremendous fun but, unexpectedly, slightly slower than yesterday’s outing on the Mustang. The route was level which I suppose reduces the effect of the weight difference.
That was probably the last ride on the racelite this year.
11°C, heavy rain to the to the verge of flooding. Nice later.
That was quick for the Mustang. One of my fastest rides on that heavy bike, okay it’s stiff and with excellent handling
By the way, progress is steady on the Zing. The shopping list for it is getting shorter, mainly saddle, seatpin and shifters. Progress on the windows: one done, that’s all. This water based exterior paint is easy enough to use, I hope it’s as hard wearing as spirit based paints.
15°C, strong SW but sunny
It started as a recovery ride but was more about fixing that aoalling night’s sleep last night. I was awake for hours and hours; I still don’t know why.
Anyway, the feeling on the ride got better and better. I had energy left over so painted the back room window frame, ready for winter
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