Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Cycling

Well a new bike was definitely an improvement on the old and the open road has become a major attraction these days. We are starting to explore further afield and now take the bikes on a carrier to the likes of Cambridge - excellent cycling territory. Loads of cycle paths, loads of pubs and loads of other cyclists (who will, given the chance, mow you down!). It seems there is the same hierarchy on the cycling tracks as there is on the main roads. Worse there is no 'stay on the left' rule such as on our main roads! But in the main it is still great fun and excellent exercise.
The down side has been the dreadful British summer! Cycling in the rain is definitely not fun, and can be positively dangerous in heavy downpours. That 'drowned rat' feeling has hit me more than once lately.
We now have two friends encouraging us to train up to try out the London to Cambridge cycle run - mmmm. I'll sleep on that thank you.