Yesterday’s ride was a tough one. I have struggled with motivation and confidence to go far but yesterday I was up early so decided to ride a hilly, gravelly route to Sherwood Pines and back. The first half went well, flying along even on the hills and then I turned for home. The wind was blowing strongly and I crawled home getting more and more tired, pedalling down hills. I am sure I will feel the benefit eventually. #BikeTooter
@Blackhound sounds like an exercise❣️ what‘s that bike? Called Sword and running a Grit Fork!
@Jay23Jay Sword was a short lived independent frame builder who now works at Mercian in Derby. It is an 853 steel frame. Yes, Lauf fork. 10 years ago I had just finished the Tour Aotearoa on it. Yesterday it had gravel tyres but I also change wheels to mtb 2.3’s depending on what I am up to.