Winter is approaching..

Is it me or has it suddenly got bloody cold! I'd like to think that my body fat is slightly lowered leading to less insulation but I feel that's unlikely and perhaps the temperature has dropped a few notches.. doesn't help when the boiler breaks down! So.. training for winter.. what to do.. well I'm just back into running and cycling after my argument with a bridleway and already looking forwards to a few winter rides in'th lakes and dales not to mention the lancashire countryside.

Digging into the back bedroom boxes, trying to find mudguards, overshoes.. (found one so far, other must be down back of the shelving), lights.. batteries not great in back one.. not surprising, it's accidentally been flashing since March.. goretex socks which seem to have stretched beyond belief since waching them on hot temperature now don't fit unless I've been on a plane for 43 days.. I'll hang 'em on the fire place at christmas, I could fit 4 tangerines and a bag of wallnuts in them easily..

I found my essential mittens.. gloves are useless, the cold air gets between your fingers but mittens are great. Only problem is I can't pull my brakes.. but my hands are warm when I ride into walls and other obstructions put in my way..

The trusty fixed wheel which it's various creaks and squeeks which somehow appear harmonised has been removed from the shed and once again Sundays will revolve around cafes, coffee and whatever cake is on offer.. see you out there!

Here endeth theenduranceblog