Cycling 3:06:45 [4]
ahr:135 max:197 slept:10.5 shoes: Blue Saucony Grid
After a long lie in (well, 10.30) post all day boozing and Christmas lunch excitement yesterday, took the bike out for a big off road spin in the Pentlands. The first half was awesome, with lightly falling snow, tough climbs up to the col between Allermuir and Capelaw from Dreghorn. Then it all went downhill, I got really cold, my brakes stopped working, meaning I missed hitting a mini (an expensive new one too!) by about an inch, all my extremities were in severe pain, and I was miserable. Got back finally having run the last five mins pushing the bike to attempt to get my toes to work and so I didn't crash into any more cars. Must go spend yet more money on getting the bike serviced. Had a very brief shower but it hurt too much so put on six layers of clothes and read in bed for an hour before showering again - just about warmed up after that. Not fun, which is a shame as it started so well!
