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Now , that was one sweet ride to work. Running late and lots to do I was going to just head straight to work. The shortest way. Then as I picked out the commuter from the shed, the cross bike, still covered in mud from a month ago, called out from behind the road and mountain bike - "Oi, over 'ere"
Next thing I know I've dusted off the cross bike, lubed the chain, and I'm heading completely the opposite direction to work. Fingers and toes numb within minutes and an icy headwind, I soon warmed up as I hit the first climb. I've never felt so glad to make a split second judgement call and go with my gut feeling. The ride was awesome! Bone dry, super fast, tailwind for most of the way. The winter has trimmed back all the bushes from the sides of the narrow singletrack and I didn't leave the attach position of the drops at all. Banzai!
Now I'm late in and have loads to catch up with. But boy was that a sweet ride in and a warm welcome back to going the long way.
Posted by Morvélo