Good day - went out training again.  12.6 miles.  Vanessa decided to cycle with me today and jsut as we were leaving my chain broke.  I took a link out and we were ready to go.  Thankfully I have a tool that allows you to remove a link and then close without the need for a special link.  I always carry this tool with me so I now know if the worst comes to the worst on the road I am able to fix bike.

The sun was out, a slight wind but by the time we got back home it was very cold.  The bike seems to be going well but I think I need to oil and grease it again - the wet weather plays hell with everything.

Good to have brakes that work well - first time I have been happy with the rear brake. 12 miles is about one fith of what I hope to cycle per day - not sure that thought sits comfortably with me at the moment.

Going out now.

Take care and stay safe.

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