So, I went out for my first ride (well first for a few weeks, not ever, you know what I mean, since the ‘Day of the Dog’ which ended up with me breaking my shoulder blade.) yesterday and you know what? It wasn’t too bad. A little nervous as wasn’t sure how the bike would handle, but Simon at The Hub bike shop in Sandgate kindly gave it a good looking over and made sure that it was all mechanically sound, so that helped loads. Thanks Simon! And apart from some evil looking dogs just longing to jump under my front wheel again, all went pretty well! Of course my lovely wife Ruth (who just LOVES cycling!) came along with me just in case I fell off again (thanks petal) and I’ve added some photos to the gallery so check them out.

So all good, and on with the training!