Rode up through Bolton via a few cheeky offroad shortcuts (mind the fly tippage!), into Horwich and up Winter Hill. Dropped down the other side to Belmont (yyyeeeeaaaaarrgghhh!) then over the moors back towards Ramsbottom, then home.

37 miles in total, not a bad day out.

Forgot camera L

Simon, John and I with 3 gears between us. I’m running 34:16 and not the traditional 32:16 and was more than a bit concerned, given that I’d not really ridden the SS on any “proper” hills before.

So imagine how pleased I was when I nailed all of em. Reet chuffed I were.

Forgot camera L

So last night’s ride consisted of a trip to the farmyard to feed Merrick, our elderly horse, then back through Heaton Park. I was surprised at the number of little kids in the park, in the dark…..now I’m starting to sound like Desree:

I’m afraid of the dark
Especially when I’m in the park
When there’s no one else around
Oh I get the shivers
I don’t wanna see a ghost
It’s the sight that I fear most
I’d rather have a piece of toast
Watch the evening news

…thought I’d work from home today, cos I can. Thought I’d get loads done that I can’t in the office cos of mithering and continual brewmaking. I was right.

Plan to nip out for a blast in a bit. Might do 10 miles or so before I run out of time. Must remember the camera this time.

Ordered Michael some cool Bam Margerha (sp?) skate shoes and some jeans for me. Now that’s something to look forward to eh?

I just can’t seem to get motivated for this running thing. Every morning I wake at 7am with a basic choice. Go for run or extra hour in bed.

Got to get my arse in gear. Duathlon next month!

Planning a ride after work on the SS over at Carters Hill. I was up there a few days ago with the scissors, cutting ferns back.