Sorry about the Avatar but I used the Union Jack Flag for years. On 50+ I was the only one using it but it did seem selfish to hog our national flag for any newcomers. Hence the change to the meringue to try to keep people focussed on the Pie ideal.

But with a few recent problems- I decided to put a happy face to my postings. Not exactly a smile but it is the biggest grin possible. What you can't see is the mouth -Full of sweetcorn eaten off the cob- and the chin covered in Butter. The definition just isn't good enough for that.


But yesterdays ride- The lowering of the bars worked on the TCR. At no time was I in any discomfort and the bike just wanted to go.

But today---- My legs feel like lead. Those short sharp rises have obviously taken it out of me. Talking to another rider today- He does not ride that area. Too many "Hills" too much shade and not enough flat areas where he can get up speed. And yea-- He runs a 53/42 and11/21 on his bike- no wonder he doesn't like the area.