Have decided not to train today as it is p** with rain and also a cold wind. So being the wimp I am have decided not to take the road bike out for training. Instead I have decided to finish my winemaking - now have 30 gallons of wine on the go - this hopefully will make around 120 bottles of wine. Majority is plum wine and then apple and pears mixed.
This will be ready after 3 - 6 months so I have started a 5 gallong kit of Rose that will be drinkable in 5 days - yes 5 days!!! Will let you know what it tastes like.
Will phone Howard on Monday to see how he is progressing with the bike repairs. I expect when he is finished the bike will be in A1 condition.
Bought cycling shoes with some of my birthday money so this will make any uphill walking much easier. On previous cycling when I cycled to see John Long (will do an article about him at a later date) a distance of 63 miles I was wearing shoes with cleats on the bottom and the walking uphill was a nightmare. So with my new shoes walking will be much easier and certainly no difference in cycling.
Stay safe and take care
