19/8/08

Last ride on the bike before packing it up ready for the alps! I wanted to try everything out before going- I put some new bar tape on, new chain and wanted to make sure I wouldnt have any accidents with the new pedals!
I decided after work that I would ride out to Cragg Vale and up the hill to the White house pub- this is the longest continuous inclide in England supossedly, so would be a nice test without going too far from home.
Everything running very smoothly. Only a few adjustments needed. I even managed to avoid the rain- which came down after I got home, for a change! The last half an hour was in darkness which I didnt expect and only had a rear light, so was risking things a bit.
I now have to see if the bike will fit in its bag and my clothes in the case, and make sure I don't forget anything important- like passport or savlon!