I have not been out on the bike much over the last couple of weeks or so. Last week I was away visiting family and this week I have had a visit from my sister who lives in Canada. This morning I intended to go for a few miles to loosen up a little but it is absolutely pouring down outside so loosening up will have to be put on hold.
I had a little bad luck with my 'classic' bike last time I had it out. I went for a run to Danby Beacon with two friends but when we reached Glaisdale I was concious that one of the pedals felt 'wrong'. I stopped to examine it and discovered that it had become loose and the thread had been damaged. I had to return home on the train and the following day I took it to the LBS and had a new chainwheel & cranks fitted. I took the bike for an 18 mile run, and averaged about 13mph which is a considerable improvement on my other bike. The terrain in my area is quite hilly so I was quite happy with the improvement.
In a few weeks time I am going to do a sponsored ride to Scarborough and back in aid of the local football club. I think John will be there too so it might be fun.
I had a little bad luck with my 'classic' bike last time I had it out. I went for a run to Danby Beacon with two friends but when we reached Glaisdale I was concious that one of the pedals felt 'wrong'. I stopped to examine it and discovered that it had become loose and the thread had been damaged. I had to return home on the train and the following day I took it to the LBS and had a new chainwheel & cranks fitted. I took the bike for an 18 mile run, and averaged about 13mph which is a considerable improvement on my other bike. The terrain in my area is quite hilly so I was quite happy with the improvement.
In a few weeks time I am going to do a sponsored ride to Scarborough and back in aid of the local football club. I think John will be there too so it might be fun.