Today the forecast was looking good to say the least so time to dig the bikes back out and head for the coast. Arran was on the Dale Super X Hi Mod again, I have still not managed to sort a Reynolds internal nipple out for the front wheel. I did have them order from a bike shop in London but they did not have them is stock even though their website said they did and they were not willing order any more in so they cancelled my order. I took the Dale slate and was a joy to ride again. Jane took the Cube E mtb for the first time so I had to swap the seatpin / saddle back to the original as its shorter and i have the saddle right forward on the rails ready. Also swapped the pedals over to her flats, wish she would try spd, save alot of hassle! She enjoyed the 28 miles and was bombing up the hills shouting see ya later luv! whilst i was churning away it the boiling hot heat / sun. Me and Arran had a plan on the way back when we hit flatter sections to pick up the speed to 16-18 mph because the e bike tops out at 15mph then its pure leg muscle. The lines were quiet and did not have any hassle, Sunderland was bad with glass again but not as bad as the last time i went down there. They have had a clean up of dog doo, only a semi mine field this time. Below are a few sunny snaps from the ride, enjoy and hopefully more soon. Forecast is looking good all week with Thursday topping out at 25 degrees, too hot for me!
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| The van temp when we fired up the air con earlier in the afternoon. |
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