But it looks like I stay up here a little longer. Mal’s new permie role means she can’t get time off in December. So, that’s our Xmas trip home canned.

To make up for it I’ve had her factory burned to the ground. Err.. Joke.

No, but I will be riding fixed for 100k on the weekend. Through the London Fixed Gear & Singlespeed forum I hope to ride this route to Southend-on-sea with a bunch of fixed gear nutters.

I’ve also tried to secure a late entry into the British Cyclosportif/Etape Anglais through Cycle Surgery. I was fourth on the list of 350 available tickets which means I stand a good chance of having to thrash myself for 120mi (180k) of the Tour de France Stage 1 – London to Canterbury. I’d say “this should be fun” but it’s gonna be pain. All the London racer heads will be pushing the tempo high, I’m sure. Why didn’t I start training months ago?!?!