Forward momentum ... and a gentle slide backwards

It's been 2 weeks since I was last on a proper bike on the road. A combination of work issues and weather have kept me off the roads and on the turbo, public transport and Boris Bikes. Do they count as public transport? I suppose they do really.


The bikes are really, really sturdy and a great way to get around town. I predict that, now they are available for daily hire, the next spell of decent weather will see a rapid rise in usage, meaning that getting space at a docking rack may be tricky. My main station (Waterloo) is particularly badly served for docking racks - there are several, but none of them are located where you really want them. Anyhow, today was my first day back commuting to work on the road bike - after 2 weeks of turbo and Boris Bikes it was good to rediscover the sensation of speedy forward momentum!

The slide backwards refers to my weight - inevitable in the run-up to Christmas really. Two kilos heavier just prior to a two week holiday to India - the slide is only going to go one way. Ho hum...