Back in the saddle.

Its been a week since I did any kind of a decent run due to our trip to London last weekend and then the injury from the wee slide on the path on Tuesday. However I did manage 30 miles today with an 8Kg load so feeling good about things. The rain threatened a couple of times but nothing more than the edge of a light shower lasting barely 5 mins.

I did get a new jacket yesterday, an Endura Gridlock which ticks nearly all the boxes for me. Over the last year or so I have discovered that when looking for a jacket or fleece like this, if the Large size is not on the rail then that is the one that will fit me and the one I need. If there IS a Large size then it is still there because it doesn't fit me or there is something else about the design that is wrong or does not work. Fortunately, but only in the 3rd shop, I did get something that will do.

Decided to get a new rear tyre for the trip and it arrived today. Another Schwalbe Marathon. Not had a puncture since I fitted them over two years ago. The old one has done just over 2K I reckon and still has life in it but after my slip I am going with as much tread as poss. Also bought new brakes to fit for the trip and a spare set to take. I hear the hills in Cornwall and Devon are hard on the brakes so am expecting to change the front ones en-route at some point.

Also arrived is the replacement mount for my Tigra Iphone case. I did not have the case fitted last Tuesday and am still amazed the small mounting bracket got split in my fall, not least because it was fitted to the handlebar stem. Fortunately I discovered you could get a new mount for £7.50, which is ok. This is available for a second bike.

Only ten days to go before the off!