What a difference a year makes!

A week ago I headed off to France (Bonjour!) for a long weekend as part of some birthday celebrations. This is the fourth time I’ve ventured round these foreign parts and the second time on my beloved Silvano – and as usual my main thoughts concerned getting on and off the ferry in one piece!Continue reading “What a difference a year makes!”

Water water everywhere….when waterproofs go bad!

I’ve been caught out in some of the most horrific wet weather we’ve had for years and that uncomfortable seeping cold feeling when you realise your knickers are quite soggy has become second nature. For some unfathomable reason my once trusty waterproofs have given up the ghost and decided to leak…..quite  a lot 😦 AsContinue reading “Water water everywhere….when waterproofs go bad!”

Did I miss something…?

What in the world is going on? – Stop press : For almost 24 hours there was no rain! and so I seized the day and went out on an all day bike ride round some lovely roads in Oxford and around the Cotswolds 🙂 Seven hours of bliss, with the odd comfort break, aContinue reading “Did I miss something…?”

The wheels on the bike go round and round….at least if they’re filled with slime!

Tyres are expensive – I’m sure that comes as no surprise to anyone and whilst many bikers tend to splash the cash when it comes to their kit, it seems to be a particular passion to see just how much they can get out of their tyres before coughing up for new ones. For some reason thisContinue reading “The wheels on the bike go round and round….at least if they’re filled with slime!”

Lost in space… or just navigating the M25!

I apologise now to any women I may offend, particularly if they are committed to fighting the good fight for equality but this is my blog and I’ll write what I like! As far as I’m concerned there are some things in life that men are just better at than women. Ball control – ofContinue reading “Lost in space… or just navigating the M25!”