A temperature of 20C was forecast for the afternoon, so I donned minimal cycling clothing for probably the last time until March or so and left work early to take advantage of the last gasp of summer.
I wanted to do about 40 miles, but realised half way through the ride that I hadn’t brought a mount for the front light, so I decided to keep it fairly short. I did do 38.71 in the end. A Bypasser.
Listened to 5 Live for as much as I could stomach – Labour’s media wing can be intolerable during their party conference. Then the Kiss album Destroyer.
Wore contact lenses again, they’re great for cycling except that for some reason, although my left eye is unaffected, my right eye goes very teary. I must look like I’m in some sort of asymmetric emotional distress.
I took the pic at Newton Burgoland, a few miles from home. For full disclosure, I have digitally removed the Flag of St George and replaced it with the Union Flag.