Thursday, 25 November 2010
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
NYC fo life
November saw the opportunity for me to go over to stay with Dan in Brooklyn, I had ten days out there and I spent it trying to be a local. It was a fantastic stay, Warren and Hannah were out there in the first few days so we had a chance to catch up. The rest of the time I hung out with Dan and his friends, getting the odd tourist day in too, but with a twist.
I mananged to shoot one roll of film, I was happy with the pictures but I'm beginning to feel like I ought to get a digital camera, I will still shoot film but I think you get more flexibilty with digital in awkward condtions.
I would have been rude not too...
I'm currently on leave and it's cold and generally Sheffield, I'll be happy to be back in the Canaries in a few weeks but before I get there I've got plenty to get done here, I'm going to put a few updates of my exploits up, I promise.
I mananged to shoot one roll of film, I was happy with the pictures but I'm beginning to feel like I ought to get a digital camera, I will still shoot film but I think you get more flexibilty with digital in awkward condtions.
I would have been rude not too...
I'm currently on leave and it's cold and generally Sheffield, I'll be happy to be back in the Canaries in a few weeks but before I get there I've got plenty to get done here, I'm going to put a few updates of my exploits up, I promise.
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
Re-Union
What a great weekend. Enough said.
DC came back from NYC, everybody who is anybody was at Bolehills for a blast and a BBQ. The next few days were chilled with wakeboarding and hanging out watching Anvil. Rocking.
And I've got the corners dialed in at the lake, as well as the jump starts.
LOVE
DC came back from NYC, everybody who is anybody was at Bolehills for a blast and a BBQ. The next few days were chilled with wakeboarding and hanging out watching Anvil. Rocking.
And I've got the corners dialed in at the lake, as well as the jump starts.
LOVE
Thursday, 22 April 2010
Bolehills Forever
So I'm on leave at the moment so I have been spending all my time at the BMX track. We spent around a week rebuilding it making changes and extensions to the second and third straights. There's now a mad long step up at the end of the back straight and the third straight has been totally changed, it is now a deep leg hurting tech monster.
Anyway yesterday was the annual inter-uni varsity race which I rocked up to for a crack and cleaned up winning both motos and the final. I was actually pretty chuffed despite the fact that I won all my racing saying more than a little about the competition, must be all my pro sleep. Look at the AA focus in this picture leading out of the back straight...
Then to top this winning streak I managed to jump the step up into the corner after much trying and much squashing of all the jumps before, I do think it needs to be more floaty to stay with the vibe of the back straight though. It is a lot of effort for one jump, all be it a pretty good one.
So I'm off to my folks to get some more of my stuff to move to the new residence, Mulehouse Road. Plenty of RB.com prints to go up.
Later on
Anyway yesterday was the annual inter-uni varsity race which I rocked up to for a crack and cleaned up winning both motos and the final. I was actually pretty chuffed despite the fact that I won all my racing saying more than a little about the competition, must be all my pro sleep. Look at the AA focus in this picture leading out of the back straight...
Then to top this winning streak I managed to jump the step up into the corner after much trying and much squashing of all the jumps before, I do think it needs to be more floaty to stay with the vibe of the back straight though. It is a lot of effort for one jump, all be it a pretty good one.
So I'm off to my folks to get some more of my stuff to move to the new residence, Mulehouse Road. Plenty of RB.com prints to go up.
Later on
Sunday, 14 March 2010
Worst Half Day Ever
Maximum jokes today. It has been mad week with a huge amount of effort put into getting our new engines running and aligned. So after said episode a much deserved half day approached, let's go to Calshot on the Ferry with the bikes we said. So we did. Anyway it was a massive mission, Marcin's bike kept being a tosser, the pump at the petrol station let all the air out of his tyre then after sorting the valve with tape his chain got wedged under his crank 15 minutes later. This was hassle. Also Calshot is 6 miles from the ferry and this is bloody miles on a bmx. So we got 45 minutes climb at a very reasonable £7.90 then had to sprint back for 40 mins to get the last ferry.
Like I said, jokes. Next week we'll go to the pub.. or maybe take the van. But probably we'll go to the pub.
Like I said, jokes. Next week we'll go to the pub.. or maybe take the van. But probably we'll go to the pub.
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Piste de Bicross
Well it's another year, another France roadtrip. Ever growing the 2010 trip was almost 30 strong with big players from up and down the country. It was pure jokes the whole time, even Jonny who ruined his leg on the second day kept the comedy alive. Fortunately I managed to get one photo of him before he binned it. I chilled on the riding but still got back in my groove fairly well with a good session at Montelimar as always, Carpentras was also sick with the third straight being pure flow with huge rollers pumpy jumps. I feel a spring trip coming on...
I head back to work tomorrow with some sort of comedy arrangement in the baggage department. I have my bike wheels strapped to my backpack and I'm going to carry my frame in an attempt to trick the underground and their no bicycles rule. Despite the comedown after such a super week it'll be good to go back to work, I'm looking forward to seeing the gang. Plus we'll be sailing again soon, this is what we do.
I'll leave you with the photo of Jonny. This berm is hard to air and this air is wild.
I head back to work tomorrow with some sort of comedy arrangement in the baggage department. I have my bike wheels strapped to my backpack and I'm going to carry my frame in an attempt to trick the underground and their no bicycles rule. Despite the comedown after such a super week it'll be good to go back to work, I'm looking forward to seeing the gang. Plus we'll be sailing again soon, this is what we do.
I'll leave you with the photo of Jonny. This berm is hard to air and this air is wild.
Saturday, 23 January 2010
Shit me I'm writing in my blog
In typical Alec Townley blog style it is time for the annual post. I do believe I am now the only person reading this but I still like to write down what I've done, it's therapeutic, or something.
So wow it's 2010 and I guess 2009 has been a pretty super year, I mean really good. So many things got done now I look back at it, highlights included not falling over the side or getting dismasted on a three thousand mile sailing trip, having an incredible last year at uni living with the Beaufort Road massive, spending time, albeit too little sometimes, with a special lady and most recently finally for the first time in the past eight years no longer working in a shop. I'm now the 2nd Engineer on a tall ship called Lord Nelson, as it stands right now I feel like the year has been a success.
In other news I've taken up skipping in an attempt to claw back fitness that was severely lacking by the latter part of the year, working takes its toll and the time I used to have to do fun things to keep fit such as riding Bolehills slips away. This makes me sad, I just hope I can continue to ride as much as possible, even if it is only once a month.
Well the France trip is fast approaching and I feel like most of my blog posts revolve around this trip, I guess that's because it's the sickest trip anybody who loves riding push bikes and having jokes could hope to go on. DC is making the trip over especially and my buddy Pete is also coming. Combined with the regular stars I know this is going to be an epic week, enough love for the crew.
Early morning cuppa after a gale blew through over night mid Atlantic. Good times.
Time to move forward and be positive, pushing new boundaries and taking what I have learnt in the last year forward with me.
Respect x
So wow it's 2010 and I guess 2009 has been a pretty super year, I mean really good. So many things got done now I look back at it, highlights included not falling over the side or getting dismasted on a three thousand mile sailing trip, having an incredible last year at uni living with the Beaufort Road massive, spending time, albeit too little sometimes, with a special lady and most recently finally for the first time in the past eight years no longer working in a shop. I'm now the 2nd Engineer on a tall ship called Lord Nelson, as it stands right now I feel like the year has been a success.
In other news I've taken up skipping in an attempt to claw back fitness that was severely lacking by the latter part of the year, working takes its toll and the time I used to have to do fun things to keep fit such as riding Bolehills slips away. This makes me sad, I just hope I can continue to ride as much as possible, even if it is only once a month.
Well the France trip is fast approaching and I feel like most of my blog posts revolve around this trip, I guess that's because it's the sickest trip anybody who loves riding push bikes and having jokes could hope to go on. DC is making the trip over especially and my buddy Pete is also coming. Combined with the regular stars I know this is going to be an epic week, enough love for the crew.
Early morning cuppa after a gale blew through over night mid Atlantic. Good times.
Time to move forward and be positive, pushing new boundaries and taking what I have learnt in the last year forward with me.
Respect x
Sunday, 28 June 2009
Trans-An Time
I passed my degree! This is effectively a massive result, I got a 2.2 so I am officially a Mechanical Engineer, albeit a rogue one. In way of celebration I am sacking off any engineering and heading to the biggest of big apples, NYC. I'll be staying with my boy DC out there and I am VERY excited now. Get ready for an onslaught.
Once we've shut the whole city down I'll hop on a greyhound up to Boston to meet my pal Chris, we'll be picking up his 37ft gaf ketch, "Meander" in Portsmouth and then it's the big push east for a month of hectic adventure across the North Atlantic. Here is a chart showing our rough passage plan.
This is a pretty savage undertaking so we have to take the whole thing pretty seriously, with strict rules for water consumption as well as plenty of safety considerations. Despite wearing our serious faces so we don't come a cropper this is going to be the trip of trips for me so far, so I'm itching to get under way and start making way! Bring it on, I'm so pumped.
Needless to say we won't have internet, the odd sat phone text will update our position so it'll be a month with next to no contact with people I'm very close to. I'm going to miss you, but we'll be home before you know it.
Peace lovers x
Once we've shut the whole city down I'll hop on a greyhound up to Boston to meet my pal Chris, we'll be picking up his 37ft gaf ketch, "Meander" in Portsmouth and then it's the big push east for a month of hectic adventure across the North Atlantic. Here is a chart showing our rough passage plan.
This is a pretty savage undertaking so we have to take the whole thing pretty seriously, with strict rules for water consumption as well as plenty of safety considerations. Despite wearing our serious faces so we don't come a cropper this is going to be the trip of trips for me so far, so I'm itching to get under way and start making way! Bring it on, I'm so pumped.
Needless to say we won't have internet, the odd sat phone text will update our position so it'll be a month with next to no contact with people I'm very close to. I'm going to miss you, but we'll be home before you know it.
Peace lovers x
Friday, 15 May 2009
France Vid is finally done!
So after much uni work, I decided to have a few evenings off and do the france edit.
Holla players.
....
well no idea why that link won't post, get on youtube and search France 09 WebEdit
Holla players.
....
well no idea why that link won't post, get on youtube and search France 09 WebEdit
Wednesday, 6 May 2009
Thesis Schmesis
Pah, I'm all over writing a long boring thesis on the possibility of introducing natural water heating solutions in India. Well I handed it in today so it's all done, which is excellent news. Perhaps I'll link up a PDF, or perhaps I won't. But I probably will, geek.
I just have my final viva presentation to go now which should blow their socks off thanks to my new and frankly over indulgent macbook, complimented by a copy of iWork 09. Keynote all up in your faces yo!
Well my friend Peden (John P, Ollie believe that!) has organised a department buffet at the haha bar so I reckon I'll have a white russian and eat some sandwiches. Nice one bru, so I'm off there now!
Peace out fools x
I just have my final viva presentation to go now which should blow their socks off thanks to my new and frankly over indulgent macbook, complimented by a copy of iWork 09. Keynote all up in your faces yo!
Well my friend Peden (John P, Ollie believe that!) has organised a department buffet at the haha bar so I reckon I'll have a white russian and eat some sandwiches. Nice one bru, so I'm off there now!
Peace out fools x
Tuesday, 14 April 2009
The Sound of Happiness
Sometimes you just come across a track that has so much to offer you fall in love with it straight away. High Contrast seems to deliver such tracks on a regular basis and upon listening to Hospital Records podcast 85 I downloaded Adele, Hometown Glory (High Contrast Remix) in anticipation of the forthcoming Confidential album.
One word, BIG! Get on itunes now!
x
One word, BIG! Get on itunes now!
x
Monday, 13 April 2009
Wednesday, 8 April 2009
Woof woof!
So last weekend it was my birthday, it was a pretty chilled affair compared to last years mash up. Probably for the best considering the state of things at the moment with work being busy both at uni and Apple. Anyway a few beers on Friday night, a chilled day Saturday with work for four hours followed by some scary bouldering with Bon which I loved. On Sunday a few of us went to the Notty house and had some pies, there was a cool folk jam going on so I was really happy we went. A great weekend despite a few notable absences, but I'll be seeing you guys soon believe that x
There is quite a lot of exciting stuff happening at the moment, I got a place on the Genius training scheme at work which means I'll be more and more involved with the technical side of things, something I've been super keen to get into. Then come July I'll have a short break from work so that I can bring "Meander", a 40ft classic boat belonging to my friend back to Falmouth from Maine in the USA. I seem to alternate between excitement and and nervousness, although I think this is a good thing because to view such a trip lightly would be foolish. It's 3100miles so we'll be at sea for around a month.
As well as all these treats my folks have got a new dog called Fudge, he's ever so nice and although he's young and excitable, he is super chilled once he knows who you are. I don't doubt he's going to be an awesome dog to have around the place and I'll be looking after him through August so I'm looking forward to that. Here is a photo of him Phil took last week.
The work is full on at the moment with my project write up but I'm trying to do it each day so I have evenings clear for fun stuff, no doubt it'll ramp up even more though soon. With the evenings getting lighter and lighter I'm able to ride and climb a bit in the evenings which is the best really, I love it when summer comes.
Because I'm slack I never update this thing so I managed to miss out any sort of France '09 report. Not much needs to be said except it was RAD, if a little windy for a day or two. We missed my most mainest man and heavy hitter DC. No doubt he'd have being doing fully clicked bar turns and putting his seatpost up and down all the time with his euro clamp so the French missed out, but it aint like they've never seen action like that before... next time brother. There is an edit in the making and I'll make an effort to work on it over easter so stand by to get hit hard by that. For now take in the sky and think about hitting the trails in the evening sun, picture below by Joey Gough. Table by AT.
Till the next time players x
There is quite a lot of exciting stuff happening at the moment, I got a place on the Genius training scheme at work which means I'll be more and more involved with the technical side of things, something I've been super keen to get into. Then come July I'll have a short break from work so that I can bring "Meander", a 40ft classic boat belonging to my friend back to Falmouth from Maine in the USA. I seem to alternate between excitement and and nervousness, although I think this is a good thing because to view such a trip lightly would be foolish. It's 3100miles so we'll be at sea for around a month.
As well as all these treats my folks have got a new dog called Fudge, he's ever so nice and although he's young and excitable, he is super chilled once he knows who you are. I don't doubt he's going to be an awesome dog to have around the place and I'll be looking after him through August so I'm looking forward to that. Here is a photo of him Phil took last week.
The work is full on at the moment with my project write up but I'm trying to do it each day so I have evenings clear for fun stuff, no doubt it'll ramp up even more though soon. With the evenings getting lighter and lighter I'm able to ride and climb a bit in the evenings which is the best really, I love it when summer comes.
Because I'm slack I never update this thing so I managed to miss out any sort of France '09 report. Not much needs to be said except it was RAD, if a little windy for a day or two. We missed my most mainest man and heavy hitter DC. No doubt he'd have being doing fully clicked bar turns and putting his seatpost up and down all the time with his euro clamp so the French missed out, but it aint like they've never seen action like that before... next time brother. There is an edit in the making and I'll make an effort to work on it over easter so stand by to get hit hard by that. For now take in the sky and think about hitting the trails in the evening sun, picture below by Joey Gough. Table by AT.
Till the next time players x
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
Last post september???
Damn I suck at keeping this thing up. Seems I'm too busy doing interesting things. Now I'm on with a boring dissertation no doubt I'll be a wash with time. Watch this blogspot...
x
x
Thursday, 11 September 2008
Blogs Re-Visited
Long time no post, as is standard for me. The other day I got an e-mail from a relative of mine who lives in New York. Susan has started a blog all about her family so we can be kept in the loop. This is great news because the Atlantic provides a slight obstacle for us just nipping over to see them every now and then so it'll be nice to be on the update. As a result I've decided to try and be more pro-active with mine. We shall see about that one. Anyway check it out here mindandmatter.vox.com
So over the last few months lots has happened. I've moved into a new house in Broom Hill for those of you that know Sheffield. It's all good, good peeps and a good location. Crap washing machine but we'll gloss over that... At the start of the summer me and seven mates went to Ibiza for Warren's stag do. Heavy! It was so good and I think we are all saving for next years trip as I type this. We hit some bars, hit the beach, toured the island on 50cc monsters and I blaster around the bay on a hired laser, the only bit of sailing I've got in since march now which is a poor show but bare feet no shirt planing along with my sunnies on put a smile on my face.
UK got Ibiza on lock. Pete named this street The Gaza Strip, he wasn't exaggerating. I think we added the friendly touch.
Since Ibiza all is quiet. I've started a new job working for Apple Retail. It's the bomb and while I'm full time at the moment when I go back to uni I'll be working part time to tick me over in term time. Great stuff. When I've not been at work I've been riding here and there but the weather has been so bad. The list of jobs to do on my car is getting smaller but not by much, there is a long way to go, dents to pull out, rusty tailgates to replace as well as just getting her to run right. Busy times. But she looks good in the rain, in the dark, from a distance, hahaha.
Mine on the left and Baz's on the right. Wakeboarding '08.
So that brings me about up to date in the world of blogspot. More pictures up soon, I'm going to get my mobile me gallery on the go soon so I'll get the link up.
Peace
AT x
So over the last few months lots has happened. I've moved into a new house in Broom Hill for those of you that know Sheffield. It's all good, good peeps and a good location. Crap washing machine but we'll gloss over that... At the start of the summer me and seven mates went to Ibiza for Warren's stag do. Heavy! It was so good and I think we are all saving for next years trip as I type this. We hit some bars, hit the beach, toured the island on 50cc monsters and I blaster around the bay on a hired laser, the only bit of sailing I've got in since march now which is a poor show but bare feet no shirt planing along with my sunnies on put a smile on my face.
UK got Ibiza on lock. Pete named this street The Gaza Strip, he wasn't exaggerating. I think we added the friendly touch.
Since Ibiza all is quiet. I've started a new job working for Apple Retail. It's the bomb and while I'm full time at the moment when I go back to uni I'll be working part time to tick me over in term time. Great stuff. When I've not been at work I've been riding here and there but the weather has been so bad. The list of jobs to do on my car is getting smaller but not by much, there is a long way to go, dents to pull out, rusty tailgates to replace as well as just getting her to run right. Busy times. But she looks good in the rain, in the dark, from a distance, hahaha.
Mine on the left and Baz's on the right. Wakeboarding '08.
So that brings me about up to date in the world of blogspot. More pictures up soon, I'm going to get my mobile me gallery on the go soon so I'll get the link up.
Peace
AT x
Sunday, 29 June 2008
The Last Day at Junction Road.
Well, tonight will be my last night at Junction Road. The end of an era. I will no longer be a resident at 51. This was a decision that was not taken lightly but I'm confident my new house will be good for me. Beaufort Road in Broomhill will be the new residence. Plenty of sound people will be there with me, I hope this will be a good environment for studying in what will be my final year. I'm pretty sure this will also be a good environment for some parties too, so all good.
Junction Road Christmas Day. I hope I will be at the next one!
Good times guys, JR represent.
Junction Road Christmas Day. I hope I will be at the next one!
Good times guys, JR represent.
Monday, 7 April 2008
A belated winter snap.
Well, I don't know what happened to April showers but it seems all we are getting is a bit of a poor attempt at snow. I do know it's cold though. I've been labouring in a factory and when I went outside to drink my tea it was freezing! Tomorrow I'm working on some building site so I hope the sun is out.
On Friday it was my birthday and for once I was in Sheffield. This was the perfect excuse for a party and we had a BBQ at Junction Road then hit the town. Laughs were had and rum and coke was sunk. Lots of friends made it and some of them had big journeys to get here. Thank you very much guys, I loved it.
I have pretty much just got back from a month working as 2nd Engineer on Lord Nelson. It was amazing and I saw loads of mates, some that were new and some I hadn't sailed with in a while. Treats all round. Below is a photo of me at Meersbrook on Saturday. Will and I went there for a quick session in the bowl. It's rad, we had a mint time and we'll be hitting it again soon.
Till next time x
On Friday it was my birthday and for once I was in Sheffield. This was the perfect excuse for a party and we had a BBQ at Junction Road then hit the town. Laughs were had and rum and coke was sunk. Lots of friends made it and some of them had big journeys to get here. Thank you very much guys, I loved it.
I have pretty much just got back from a month working as 2nd Engineer on Lord Nelson. It was amazing and I saw loads of mates, some that were new and some I hadn't sailed with in a while. Treats all round. Below is a photo of me at Meersbrook on Saturday. Will and I went there for a quick session in the bowl. It's rad, we had a mint time and we'll be hitting it again soon.
Till next time x
Sunday, 2 March 2008
France Roadtrip '08 Baby.
Well today I am in recovery mode. The past week has been amazing. 17 of us made the trip over to France for the BMX trip of a lifetime. A whistle-stop tour around the finest tracks in the south of France.
I could go into detail and do a daily rundown but I won't. This is for two reasons, the first being that I was too stupid to think to write a diary of the trip so I can't remember what happened each day and the second reason is it would be boring for anybody other than myself to read.
So the weather was perfect, up to 22 degrees one day and fresh as you like. Only one windy day but we got on it anyway. The French certainly know how to build a terrifying BMX track. They were all the business but a few stood out. Montelimar was my favourite and there was an amazing flowing third straight and a super fast first straight. Perfect.
Another outstanding place was Cornillion, with tech trails, a mint track and a downhill track it was off the chain. All in an amazing setting. They have it lucky! After breaking myself trying to get through some trails and eventually giving up on the fifth at Cornillion I then shoulder checked a take off on the track and that was me out for the next day. So a few beers followed in the evening sun. Could have been worse! By this point in the trip I was getting tired, both from riding and laughing all the time. Our bus was the best. Cheers guys.
Here is a photo of Joey I took and I think it came out pretty super. I love the lighting. Better than Kenny's one hander, haha.
An obvious shout out has to go to Tuffs who is a simply amazing rider, and a proper sound guy. What more do you need?
All in all it was a treat. Here is a photo of me on the last track we rode. Cheers Joey.
What a week, I'm already saving for next year. Cheers guys I loved every minute x
I could go into detail and do a daily rundown but I won't. This is for two reasons, the first being that I was too stupid to think to write a diary of the trip so I can't remember what happened each day and the second reason is it would be boring for anybody other than myself to read.
So the weather was perfect, up to 22 degrees one day and fresh as you like. Only one windy day but we got on it anyway. The French certainly know how to build a terrifying BMX track. They were all the business but a few stood out. Montelimar was my favourite and there was an amazing flowing third straight and a super fast first straight. Perfect.
Another outstanding place was Cornillion, with tech trails, a mint track and a downhill track it was off the chain. All in an amazing setting. They have it lucky! After breaking myself trying to get through some trails and eventually giving up on the fifth at Cornillion I then shoulder checked a take off on the track and that was me out for the next day. So a few beers followed in the evening sun. Could have been worse! By this point in the trip I was getting tired, both from riding and laughing all the time. Our bus was the best. Cheers guys.
Here is a photo of Joey I took and I think it came out pretty super. I love the lighting. Better than Kenny's one hander, haha.
An obvious shout out has to go to Tuffs who is a simply amazing rider, and a proper sound guy. What more do you need?
All in all it was a treat. Here is a photo of me on the last track we rode. Cheers Joey.
What a week, I'm already saving for next year. Cheers guys I loved every minute x
Tuesday, 15 January 2008
She lives!
Well last night I got the bike fired up. I modified the wiring loom with the help of Coopers old one so I got rid of the battery, starter and one or two other little bits. Including an ignition key, what the hell! After kicking it for a good five minutes and it not firing I was wondering what was up, so I disconnected the kill switch and she fired first try. Dodgy switch then! All the plastics are back on and I can't wait to ride it.
On with engines I went to look at a new car today. A MK2 golf with a few nice touches, I have to get mine sold then I'll be rocking the GTi 8v. Should be good fun. I'm looking forward to it.
As for the work it's becoming a drag but I'm still going strong. When the 6th Feb comes all hell will break loose. Get my fill of parties then back to reality I suppose and back to work. Pay those bills. Tonight I'll watch some of The Wire then it's up early doors to revise. Final big push.
Till the next time x
On with engines I went to look at a new car today. A MK2 golf with a few nice touches, I have to get mine sold then I'll be rocking the GTi 8v. Should be good fun. I'm looking forward to it.
As for the work it's becoming a drag but I'm still going strong. When the 6th Feb comes all hell will break loose. Get my fill of parties then back to reality I suppose and back to work. Pay those bills. Tonight I'll watch some of The Wire then it's up early doors to revise. Final big push.
Till the next time x
Wednesday, 9 January 2008
Simple things...
So today was a good day. It's the first day in a long while that there has been a blue sky when I woke up, this was a good start. At about 10am my new tyre and grips arrived from Millsy's shop, HardcoreHobbiesHQ.com. I got an Aitken tyre and some Stricker grips in white. Now this may not sound like a big deal but I can't remember the last time I got anything new for my bike that wasn't a tube so it was awesome. I eagerly fitted my new bits and pumped my tyres up super hard so I could go fast on my way to uni.
It was pretty windy but I got to the IC about 11 and did some work before meeting Pete at Dev for a long overdue ride. Even tho it was blowing hard and still a bit wet, there were loads of people at the park as if it were summer, thankful that even if the weather wasn't that good, if wasn't that bad either. I tried to do some fast 180s hoping my new tyre would help but alas, I am still not Aitken. Once we had had enough of being blown over every manual we went back to do some more work. I managed to leave and get back to JR just before the rain started again, as well as being in perfect time for Hollyoaks. Timing!
Lets hope spring isn't too far away! I can't wait to ride Dev in the hot sun again.
Peace x
It was pretty windy but I got to the IC about 11 and did some work before meeting Pete at Dev for a long overdue ride. Even tho it was blowing hard and still a bit wet, there were loads of people at the park as if it were summer, thankful that even if the weather wasn't that good, if wasn't that bad either. I tried to do some fast 180s hoping my new tyre would help but alas, I am still not Aitken. Once we had had enough of being blown over every manual we went back to do some more work. I managed to leave and get back to JR just before the rain started again, as well as being in perfect time for Hollyoaks. Timing!
Lets hope spring isn't too far away! I can't wait to ride Dev in the hot sun again.
Peace x
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