Nearly there ...

Where to start ?

Miles are down. Why  .. well we have been busy with a new look house. 

New windows - check, move front door - check, add porch - check. Lick of paint and a bit of render to do, then finish the drive and turf the mud patch and we are sorted.

Been busy with a new kitchen too .. not quite there, but almost !

We are starting to catch up with the miles now too. Why .. well, partly because we have some new equipment and mine is particularly gorgeous - a NOS Yeti Arc X. No longer in production and built up but not ridden, via E-Bay and  at a good price. It also covers the miles quite a bit quicker than the off road bikes, even with my legs.

Molly had a road-bike test ride at the local shop and came back enthused that the riding position appears to suit her more than the off-roader. She is now the proud owner of some new wheels too, with this little beauty. 

And finally, I have had a couple of weeks away and, as usual, I ride every day. Of particular note was my first visit to Ae Forest to ride the magnificent Ae Line. 

This trail is a pleasure to ride. Great single track, some challenging climbs, some gnarly bits, some jumpy bits and I saw no-one from start to finish. Great weather too. Could it be much better ?

Next ? Molly and I have also joined Wealden Cycle Club and I enjoy Tuesday evenings with the 'faster-than-me' roadies. All good training. Their itinerary also includes some shorter stuff, some off road stuff, mid-week rides and three different levels, so there is something for everyone.

Update to follow. Later, painting to do .........