More biking
November 18, 2007 at 10:44 am | Bike | No comment
It’s amazing you know, you never see a bobby on the beat in your life, then suddenly you see three in two days!
Still, I’m not doing anything to arouse suspicion so I just give them a nod and ride on by.
My ride yesterday was a bit unsure, an early change-down and using the rear brake instead of the front brake had the back end twitch a couple of times.
But today was a lot better, lots of observation, happy gear changing, but I need to build up my speed a bit, being overtaken by cars is not quite the idea; plus I hear examiners are very strict about ‘making progress’ and it’s quite easy to fail by doing 55 in a 60.
I’m pleased with my Hein Gericke gear, today was much colder than yesterday and had a big wind blowing, but despite this the jacket and trousers kept my torso and legs at exactly the right temperature.
I really fucking need a pair of gloves though, these fingerless cycle gloves not only provide somewhat questionable protection vs 70mph tarmac, they’re also bloody cold!
Also, walking boots… not windproof! But my motorcross boots should arrive tomorrow, though it could be interesting going to pick those up from the post office, bet they come in a box that could house a baby elephant…