My bike’s been given wonderful new double-pivot Shimano brakes by Robin. Took a little getting used to – very easy to go over the handlebars, they are so efficient. And very beautiful.
Archive | January, 2014
melting ice
The London Ice Sculpture Festival promised much, but was slow getting going on the day we went. But getting there early meant that Ricky (and I) had a go at chiselling a (slightly preformed) block […]
we(s)t wales 5.5
Up in Aberystwyth the seafront was impassable and covered in sand and bits of the promenade – the poor things were expecting more in the evening. But the museum was open, and is fantastic. It’s […]
we(s)t wales 5
Back to Aberaeron to see Hannah on her way home, and to get a few pictures – this is the deep blue (see we(s)t wales 1). And huge waves breaking on the harbour wall…
we(s)t wales 4
Hannah having arrived the day before, we drove to Llangrannog to do at least part of the walk northwards back towards New Quay before it decided to pour. We didn’t get very far – the […]
we(s)t wales 3
The swim I didn’t do… the annual New Year’s Day swim in New Quay – fancy dress optional. The combination of rain, wind and the end of a cough seemed sufficient excuse. Most didn’t get […]
we(s)t wales 2
A trip the other way from New Quay – starting at Cwm Tydu, a bit to the south, and walking north back along the coast. There was even sunshine, as well as a great deal […]