Ive just lost a kilo and my fingers are cold !

Great sunrise on my first ride in since before half term and on the new wheels from Tom at Velo  and Marathon plus tyres.

The wheels are so much better than what came with Genesis Day 1 (Alfine 8 speed) and saved a full kilo in weight this matched with better rolling of the marathons defiantly made this mornings ride in better.

It felt warm as I set off and I decided I couldn't be bothered going back in the house for gloves, last time I do that this winter (I hope I can find some round the office before going home).

I was passed by Nick in the CTL van going in the opposite direction  off to do some instructor appraisals and then Graham this time going the same way I almost beat him in, passing him at the rail way crossing and receiving some abuse from his rolled down window but the traffic lights helped him and he got in just before me.

So the bikes locked up outside on our make shift bike rack ready for tonights journey back. Ive got a meeting tray with Tom from Sandon Sawmill who coming down to show me the drawings for the new shelter and seating area outside the store.

Something for the Weekend Sir ? and Finally ......

So as the weekend draws nearer the store starts to gear up getting new bikes built up and ready for display. For those brave enough to rock up back home with a new bike after just nipping out for nothing important really why not one of the Trail bikes of the Year the Whyte T129 s. This one being built up by Tom is  the T129 works.

The forecast for the Saturday Breakfast club ride is looking pretty good also, so if you fancy a 30 mile jaunt out on Staffordshires lanes then why not join us at The Velo Store at 9.00. Don't forget though you will need to have mudguards fitted. Im not riding this weekend as I am off to watch Jimmy Car in Birmingham so its drop kids and dogs off at parents and Kennels and then check in at the bar before a night out in Brum.

That will mean a week of commuting for me as I try and catch up on my miles for the year and  pick up  on the fittness levels.

Toms just built me a new wheel for the Day one.  Its still on the Alfine hub but with some much lighter rims and Im fitting some  Marathon's ready for winter miles and long days in the saddle, so Ive no excuses now.


And Finally .......
finally note keep your fingers crossed for CTL tonight who are up for an award for our scooterbility scheme for Sustainable Travel.

Back in the Press,

Cyclist Training Ltd back in the press, this time It was Mike Bolton in the Sandbach Chronicle.

October the first Means two things.

1) I am another year older (41 this time)

2) It is cycle bylaw that Mudgaurds are fitted Or winter bikes are brought back in to service.

Mynes done and Ive also fitted a heavier touring Tyre and started to use the wet lubes on chains. Im pretty lousy at cleaning bikes so this year I sold my old winter bike and bought a Genesis Day one with 8 speed Alfine hub hopefully cutting worry of road salt wrecking rear mechs and 10 speed blocks.

Right Im off to find my gloves and 3/4 tights.