A week of mechanicals

But thankfully none of them mine.

I have managed 4 rides this week, 2 on Turbo, 2 on road, so the energy levels seem to be returning. Certainly, the weight lost is noticeable by its absence on the gentler inclines even if not on the steep stuff yet.

With the weather finally relenting, we've got out at lunchtime for each of the last 2 days into the sunny Warwickshire lanes. Yesterdays intended 19 miler was curtailed by Brett losing a crank on the descent from the 'Col de Loxley'. Luckily he stayed on the bike despite being one handed eating an energy bar at the time. By the time it was reattached (non-permanently) time had elapsed and we had to short-cut back to the office. Perhaps this time he will get it fixed properly.......

On today's ride, we were doing well until Chris was visited by the puncture fairy 5 miles from home. He went to the saddle bag, only to find the zip welded shut by the effects of salt over the Winter. I am now down one inner tube and a CO2 canister, but at least we got 15 miles in at an average of almost 18mph including some climbing.

And today was weigh-in day. No dietary slips at all this week, and another 1.8kg lost (4lbs) so I am now under 17 stone again. Next stop 104.5kg, which will be half way to my target of 95.

Mmmmm Ryvita!