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Whether it's five miles or five hundred miles, riding a bicycle is more fun than anyone ever told me! My New Year's Resolution to cycle 10 miles a day or 40 minutes on a spin bike has meant that by the end of May I have cycled 2,600 miles! Because of my cycling wardrobe the weather has not stopped me from cycling (unless it really is -5 degrees or with wind gusts of 25 mph). Cycling in style and in comfort is really important to me as I don't really want to be covered in logos looking like a Ninja as I buy groceries or attend meetings. I have found some things that work for me but am always looking for new pieces. For me, Evans Cycles and Cycle Surgery for the basics. My two favourite brands for my wardrobe are www.velorution.com and www.velovixen.com but I am always looking for new pieces. I would love to know what works for you and why. Happy cycling!

Tuesday 26 February 2013

Mice Star Date 57.

A Foggy London. Tuesday 26 February. 11.51 miles, Ave speed 8.3, max speed 21.2 in 1hr 18. What a grey day!  The cloud was low, the air was damp and if the sun was is in the sky it certainly wasn't speaking to London.  The weather forecast said 2 degrees so I took the Brommie which would allow me to return by train if I needed to.


I headed to an appointment in South London where over lunch I was given tips to trackstanding!! Look out Nielsen!! (being the trackstander I met a couple of weeks ago who makes it look sooooo easy!)   I haven't tried it yet and certainly not on the Brommie but I am loving the idea of being able to do it.  We shall see!


On the way back I weaved my way across the Commons from Clapham to Wandsworth.  

The Cateye computer counts miles and whizzyness but not calories. I was told once it was 50 calories for every mile cycled - I have no idea if that is correct. 


I am pretty sure it doesn't warrant the cheese purchases made at Hamish Johnston in Northcote Road. 


 
 These shelves were perfect drinking and non drinking refreshments!
I only go there once every blue moon - but boy do they know their cheeses!


 


I saw some porridge biscuits which I thought might be healthy and cycling related (porridge is often a really good way to start the day for long rides) but felt that 10 miles didn't quite warrant the extra purchase.

I limited myself to two cheeses - a Tomme de Chevre and Beaufort D'Alpage. However, I may be back!

When I crossed over the River I couldn't believe it looked exactly the same as it had done nine hours earlier!
Am looking forward to seeing sunshine  very soon!