I finally got around to riding the Infinito fully loaded on a short sail around the Warwickshire countryside in the sun. Although I am looking forward to the sights and sounds of the ride next week, I doubt I will ever get bored of riding my home roads. However, fully loaded I climbed local hills like an asthmatic pensioner. Here are some home truths I learned this morning; (a) Everything is going to be a lot slower. Like, a lot slower. I already knew that, but this confirmed

WLRCC members gather for the Sunday Social rides in Warwick town square Over the course of 14 days on the Adventure (I am calling it that for shorthand now) I am going to be spending a lot of time alone cycling obviously. That shouldn’t bother me as I already ride solo at least once if not twice a week already. Riding alone gives me thinking time. I don’t need yoga or medication classes or mindfulness apps, just an hour on the bike alone in the country lanes of Warwickshire i