Me & my Bike portrait

Before the girls were born I used to go out on my road bike 2-3 times a week. A few regular circuits by myself.

On my quick 13 miler, I used to think that i'd done well if by the end of the season i'd done a few rides at over 20 mph average.

This summer the road bike came out again. It's an absolute joy to be back on the fast bike, after the daily heavier commuting bike; spining along the small country roads at dusk.

I'm nowhere near as strong as I used to be, but tonight's ride was perfect; still & warm. I felt strong and came home in well over 19mph average. Topping it all, the sun was just setting over the river as I got in.

The kids would say I was looking a bit sweaty betty