So I've been busy with the preseason trade shows and i've not ridden much to talk about, although I bit off more than even a fat man could chew when I decided to ride into the office last Thursday. It's about 23 miles, and on the way in, all was fine; I'm getting the hang of the roads through Milton Keynes and, although still not my favourite part of the ride, I got through it quicker than my previous attempt when I tried following the Red Ways. I'm sure I saw the Minatour in there somewhere.
On the way out, I realised that early mornings and late nights, the staple diet of preseason, can easily catch you out. I was knackered before I got back on the bike and with 23 miles to go I wasn't really fit or prepared enough for the journey. Still, as the dark descended, I decided not to reach for the phone to get a lift but to switch on the Exposure lights and head off. All good until just before Whittlebury where I had to snaffle a banana before I expired. 9pm when I got home and hungry just wouldn't describe it.
Waking up this morning, Saturday, I could have curled back up in the covers and rested but no, I though another ride would help. After all, that's what it'll take to fix my fat and that's what this is all about. Podge.
So here's the route; hopefully you can click on the 'photo' markers and have a look at why cycling is a great pastime.
