Not really my most successful of days riding wise.
First of all I had to put up with Marcus’ company (actually it was nice to have company though I’d never actually admit that to him).
Then I snapped my chain on the way up the hill. “It’s just cos you such a powerful bastard” said Marcus, perhaps with a hint of sarcasm? Fortunately I was packing some magic links so I was able to string it back together and it wasn’t too short for me to use bottom gear - yay.
After the rain last night we decided the best option might be the new, unnamed, steep run down through the pines (it’s pretty much the steepest line I’ve ridden anywhere). The pines and pine needles keep the ground dry though so it’s no problem going heavy on the front brake which is absolutely necessary.
Not so once you transition onto OC, which both Marcus and I forgot, first of all I flailed down the next 10 metres into a tree and then Marcus did exactly the same except for the tree bit (managing to miss me too which I’m grateful for).
It really is a lot safer to do a run like Treaty track into Student which is horrendously muddy in wet weather but, at least, consistent all the way down.
Back at the bottom I was a bit sore and it started to rain so I gave up after that single run.
Got another ride over the hill on the way home but this time the scales said I managed to put on 3/4 of a kg (including my 300g calibaration allowance) on the ride home! Really! I’m starting to get a bit suspicious of the accuracy of these weight watchers scales.
Beer of the day (I may no have deserved it but definitely feel like I needed it) - Garage project Garagista. Good flavour - very drinkable.
Song of the day. Kashmir by Led Zeppelin is a brilliant song but this live version by Jimmy Page takes it to the next level. Traditional instrumentation transports it (and you) to a different place entirely. I love live versions of songs that do some interesting reinterpretation. Without that live versions seem rarely as good as the studio produced ones.