Spring Cycling

Although there is still some snow in the hills, down in the valley Spring is starting to make it's breakthrough.

We took the bikes out on a short spin around the neighbourhood in the afternoon. It was the maiden voyage for my new bike and it took a while to get used to the smooth gear actions, brakes that worked and efficient, silent movement, but I think that we are going to get along just fine.  

Bike muscles are different from those used to climbing mountains, (well that's my excuse!), so despite having been active in the mountains all week, I had to work hard to keep up with Clare as we explored the local cycle tracks.

A new book has also arrived at The Cottage recently, which looks like it might inspire some further adventures...