Flo K's blog

I have carried some strange luggage on my bike over the last year but this one of the best.

Flo K

This morning, uber grippy, fresh, crisp snow. MTB all the way to work, fantastic!

This evening, slushy, slippy, dirty snow splashed in my face by cars and no grip even with nobbly tyres, awesome.

Must add a CX bike to my stable for multi surface rides.

Flo K

There is more than one use for ODI lock on end caps and a Condor cotton cap.

Flo K

Well, back in the saddle after the holiday season and it is great! Despite or because of the freezing fog, snow, ice and temperature the riding is awesome. This morning was a veritable winter wonderland with a glistening frost and red clouds. Wrapped up with Buff thermal, over shoes and my trusted Altura Night Vision Jacket (the brightest and warmest I have), I set off into the traffic. Must get some pictures tomorrow in the snow!

Get out and ride.

Flo

Hi,

I have just taken delivery of a USE strada having used a Maxx D all year. I'm really looking forward to using it commuting, with it's dip capability.

The Maxx D is an unbelieveable light but I think the Strada may be more versatile for Urban  / Commuting use.

I may blind less riders travelling in the opposite direction.

Will give you an update soon.

Must hit the road.

Flo K

On the side of the M40 (High Wycombe kind of way) is a sign which says; "why do i do this every day?".

Do you ever sit at your desk and wonder the same?

Thank God for the escapism of the commute.

Flo K

I went on an old school MTB xc route at the weekend, riding away from the front door, with no manufactured trail centre in sight.

I love the variety of my cycling, getting absolutely caked in mud one day and road commuting through the city the next.

I found a great new trail over a ridge behind the Cadbury factory nr Bristol. A trail with huge potential; I have even taken my folding trail shovel up there for building. The trail has a great chocolate smell.

I was riding with a friend on Sunday who had a completely waterproof holder for wallets and valuables and believe me it was needed.

Check it out, these were designed for water sports.

Flo K

Tonight on my ride home i stopped a young lad riding without lights and he proceeded to abuse me!

I guess you have to be careful who you confront these days, even if you have a fast get away option and good motives.

If he got hit by car, heaven forbid, we all lose. I even offered him a set of knog frogs as a rescue light.

Flo K

Went for a ride yesterday and got absolutely soaked in the horrendous weather. Many thanks to the guys at MountainBikes.GBR for sorting me out with some guards half way around my ride. www.mountainbikesgbr.co.uk

It's great to pop into your local IBD and get personable and knowledgeable care.

They also run cycling holidays in spain which I must check out next year to get away from the UK's weather. www.creativecatalonia.com

Flo K