Heatwave!

Ahhhh boy oh boy its a whole different thing cycling in the heat - but welcome pleasure to be under blue skies! I've been away in Bath / Bristol for the last couple of days and driving around the hills over there has certainly focussed my mind on how far i have to go regarding training .... there can be no slacking!

I was consigned away from the bike with a chest infection - but am happily back in the saddle now .... and seem to be doing ok ... todays ride was a more unusual smorgasbord of miles as i was in 'street clothes' due to meeting a friend from out of town in Marylebone...  Cycled down ... had a lovely time in the sun chatting and catching up and then i left her to go off and do some laps of Regents Park ... some meandering around the heights of Hampstead ... and then home...

Had a rest stop ... with a sandwich.... and a pretty decent view!

My confidence on the roads is definitely increasing only had a couple of near misses today ... learnt that cycling in jeans isn't as bad as expected...  coming up through central london at rush hour is hilarious fun with lots of bikes - but you have to have your wits! Whilst the weather stays this hot i need to be out early early early in the day ... and Water Sarah Water!!!

Feeling more and more at home in the saddle.... this is a good thing! Next challenge sort out diet to speed up the shifting of a few pounds!

xxxx