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It's new bike day today which also means in the next few weeks I have to face the sad realisation that the problem is me and not the bike

I had an introduction to stand up paddle board session yesterday. OH MY GOD my legs. They are not working! It's worse than after an Audax 😂😂😂

Still very much enjoying having a dog. Gets me out the house on walks every day, probably a good thing. If only she could ride a bike, I'd probably be riding more. My claim against the guy who hit me is going to court 🙄

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Last time I rode my Brompton I kept thinking there was something wrong with it as it felt like I was going to fall off. Checked the tyre pressure today and both were at like 20psi 😂 pumped them up and the problem is solved! I definitely need to get riding more.

Well we must be mental but that concludes our road trip of the UK. 1190 miles done in 10 days, stays at the Cotswolds, lake district, glen spean in Scotland, Edinburgh and then the peak district to break up the drive home. Not bad going for an EV!

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What shit metal are they making bromptons out of? Never had this on a bike previously, it's kept sheltered when not in use and I don't live near the sea. What's the solution, a stainless kit or Ti?

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This was a good read, I'd love to do it one day but I think I'd rather finish in Cornwall. When does anyone really get time for stuff like this though?

A book called braver than you think by Claire Davies about her solo LEJOG ride