[Markr]

I have only been out three times in the last 7 days due to the poor weather here. I did almost 38 miles yesterday afternoon (after the roads had dried), but boy, was it windy - it was catching me every time I went past a break in the hedgerow and i was having to fight to keep it straight. Luckily the roads were not too busy, but on some of those hills going into the wind it was really hard work - a large proportion of my total 375m climb was into the wind. Unfortunately I had to stop at a country pub after 20 Miles or so for a welcome latte (what a shame), which was on top of my 1.6 litres of water (0.9 litres with Zero).

I had to spend some time on the smaller front cog when climbing, which is not normal for me, and it highlighted that I need make some adjustment at the extremes to stop a little noise (sounds like chain was catching the front mechanism a little). That can be my job for today.

I have just got up now, and it is peeing down yet again and forecast to continue, so no cycling today!