Blimey, that was warm!

Had a good ride last Saturday and it was surprisingly warm. Gald I didn't put a long sleeve on under my Fox jersey.

Managed 19.4 miles in just over hour and a half, average speed 12.1 mph. Very good thing was that I managed all that without a stop. I must be getting fitter!!

I'm still only using 3 gears on the Alfine and I got up all the climbs in 32:18 direct gear. I still think that equates to my SS gearing of 32:16 given that with the SS wheel, I wouldn't have to move so much weight. My aim is to set up the Hope SS wheel with a disc, tube and tyre so I can easilly swap the wheels. It won't take much to remove the shifter and it will also go back on easilly.

Just seen that Jeff Jones is building a steel version of his space frame. Why has he done that to me! Will add that to my list of possibilities for next year, along side the Eighteen Bikes custom frame and an Independent Fabrication.

Oh, the Mellow Johnny's jerseys are still looking cool. More will be on the way.