I haven't cycled for the last 2 weeks because of the icy weather, but yesterday the temperatures were just above freezing (3C) and the roads seemed ok. So I did a 15 mile circuit on my hybrid, which I thought would handle any black ice better. I also wanted to check that 3 pairs of socks (silk, then wool, then cotton) plus my neoprene overshoes kept my feet warm enough, which they did. I needed my Endura scullcap under my helmet too to stop my ears from falling off.
I was planning on meeting up with LEJOG friends to do Box Hill in Surrey yesterday, but we've postponed that for 2 weeks. I plan to return to cycling to work tomorrow too, and will continue to commute by bike twice a week or more, as usual.
Great to see that you have managed to get out on the bike, following the icy weather Pete...
ReplyDeleteI've been lucky down here, as apart from a couple of days of icy weather, in the main I have been able to ride on most days.
Interested to see that you are planning on riding Box Hill. When I was about 14yrs of age I used to cycle from home(Feltham Nr Hounslow)with friends to Box Hill - ride the hill and then ride back home....Happy days!