James Thinks : tandem

writing is a kind of thinking

Line graph with multiple lines and annotations.
The Rough Diamond Rough Statistics

Mark Rigby's Rough Diamond is described as a "fast 300" on good roads and, being in July, the weather is usually better than 300s in the Spring.
Yellow tandem leaning against a brick wall.
Tandem handlebars from flat to drop

In the last couple of years we've started using our tandem for longer rides and are looking at ways to make the bike more comfortable.
Yellow tandem leaning against a brick wall.
Kennet Valley Run 200km audax on the tandem

As everyone else was setting off we were still putting the tandem together. A few minutes earlier I had had an urgent call of nature and had to queue. So setting off 5 mins late, but not too worried.
Map of SW UK with coloured lines
2013: Cycling and the geeky data

If I had to pick one word to describe my 2013 it would be "colds". This year I'd guess I've had more days feeling at least a bit ill - sore throat, runny nose - often nothing serious, but annoying. Eventually I realised that if I stopped doing things because of a cold I'd get nothing done at all.