First Wednesday evening ride in what seems like ages and its night riding time again. I had company too which seems like the first time in ages too, even though I am surprised at how much I am enjoying the solo rides it was nice to have someone else there to chat to, especially in the dark.
Setting off a bit later than normal due to me taking the mog to the vet, the sun was dropping nicely when we were getting ready to ride with a lovely sunset just like Monday, except this time I had lights!
Trail were dry, just a few soft patches and it was a lovely evening for a ride. The On One front brake wasn't binding and only squeaked in use (it is a Hope brake), I was really chuffed and the bike felt fine on the uphills only my heavy legs holding me back.
I was coping well with riding with lights, normally it takes a couple of rides to adjust, probably because it was so dry. Right at the end I decided to have a silly off and land in some stodge, not sure what happened but I wasn't hurt and just for a bit of variety it was my hands that got covered in bog not my feet.
Just under 10 fast, dry and polar bear free miles.
nice photos
ReplyDeleteLovely photos.
ReplyDeleteI generally prefer to ride alone during the day; but I do prefer company at night.
I don't like it when 'things' go bump in the night or when I fall off in the middle of nowhere at night all alone.
Hi, love your pics. Am wundrin' about a running camera toy - what do you use? Wondered what was cheap and small enough for a running jacket pocket to snap any lurking polar bears.. Rb
ReplyDeleteI use a compact digital camera. I only really take it on longer mainly offroad runs as I have a little backpack I use to carry water/phone etc. I don't tend to take it on shorter runs.
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