The Streets of London

It's often said that the streets of London are paved with gold. Well, if you ride a bike along them, it would seem lots of people have thought this true as they have started digging for it!

Potholes seem to be everywhere and of all shapes and sizes. One along the Edgware Road near Marble Arch was so large I feared it was a black hole and me and bike might end up sucked into its massive gravitational pull, only to end up in some strange parallel universe.

Thankfully this didn't happen but I do wish someone could fill them in!

Whitby Jet Cufflinks

When I was up in Whitby in October my family treated me to some rather nice cufflinks which you can see in the picture.

They are quite elegant and are solid silver with jet in the middle.  I love them and so far haven't worn anything else.  They can also be used for the 31st October at Halloween parties should I decide to turn up as a Vampire.

Hampton Court Palace

It was going to be either London Zoo or Whipsnade Zoo today but it turned out to be neither.  Instead it was Hampton Court Palace.

The weather was wonderful.  Bright sunshine, with a hint of winter.  This great weather certainly brought out everyone on their bikes but not mine sadly as it was left at home. Crossing bridged over the Thames I saw a sign that said Tower Bridge 29 miles.  I wonder what this would be like to do?  Instantly I thought to myself that I'd like to have a go but I wonder what the cycle path would be like for the small but perfectly formed wheels on a Brompton.  (Anyone reading this who knows please make a comment).

I am in the market for a new waterproof cycling jacket.  I do have a bright orange one (see one of my older posts for more details) but I haven't dared to wear it out in anger more than once.  Me thinks bright yellow might be better?  What do you think?