Well Waverider, Moonwalker and I took a trip out on the bikes to start the globe turning as it were.
It has already been a long day having flown in from South Africa first thing this morning. We had travelled back separately due to a mess up in flight arrangements (by me as you would guess). We had both, however suffered from space invaders on the long haul back. You know the sort, decides that his own seat is too small and wants most of yours. Not pleasant and didn't make for a restful overnight trip.
Having said that on arrival back in a sunny Dunfermline and having picked up Waverider we were all keen to get out on the bikes. First issue was to re-build my bike after it's 3 legged plane ride. foretunately none of the bits were broken and it was easy to re-assemble. Only issue came on pumping up the rear tyre - it exploded rather dramatically. My rear wheel troubles continue....
Anyway, the sun was shining and it was as warm as a Cape Town evening. We climbed the north side of the Col du Carnock before joining the bike path. We rode to the end of the path enjoying the freedom of the bikes after being cooped up on the plane.
The journey home proved interesting. Waverider was on the Cape Epic steed when due to oncoming traffic was forced to practice an emergency stop. He skidded to a halt. A few minutes later I glanced back, no sign of the warrior. So turning back I noticed a forlorn figure peering down at the rear wheel. Somehow the tyre had detached from the rim of the wheel and punctured the tube. Number 2 of the day....
I fixed the wheel in the knowledge that I need a new back tyre. I'd given Waverider the road bike and he set off home with Moonwalker. The final ascent up the Col and we were home. A short but hugely enjoyable ride out.
It's great to be home!
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