Tony Raven said:Laying a load of concrete today and did not get finished till quite late
but the sun was shining and there was just time if I was quick to throw
in a quick ten miler before sun down. So instead of the usual faff of
digging out the cycling gear, filling the camelback and putting on the
cycling shoes I just threw on a windproof gilet, swapped my sandals for
my Shimano sandals, took the bike down off the hook and headed out. And
although it wasn't quite as comfortable on the saddle without the padded
shorts I couldn't help but think how very pleasant and easy it was just
getting on and going rather than faffing with getting all dressed up and
changing again back home. Perhaps I'll start doing more trips this way
in future.
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Tony
"The most savage controversies are those about matters as to which there
is no good evidence either way."
- Bertrand Russell
I don't know if it's ol' school or just as it should be, but just
jumping on the bike and heading out is something I rarely do, but when
I do I always say I should do this more often. The only thing I do
have to switch are my shoes (spd pedals only), I have a couple pairs
of casual riding shoes, trainers with cleats. Years ago I used to live
in this sort of casual cycling shoes, I'd spend all day in school
wearing 'em.
My usual cycle rides include about 15-20 mins of prep time, filling
the camelpak, finding that missing left glove and missing right sock,
working out my route, letting the wife know where I'll be, trying to
find the damn cell phone, working out whether I need to carry extra
carbs, giving the cell phone a quick charge 'cos I let it go flat and
answering the phone because you know it always rings as you shut the
back door.
Yes, just grab the bike and go rides are a lot of fun.
