Check out my big ring!

The ever-wrong weather forecast said today it would be nice in the morning and rain by lunch time, so I figured I'd get up early and get some miles in while its nice, especially since i've trained once in the past week due to important assignments and an exam, as well as the rain. Obviously I wasnt quite on top form but noticeably better on some big hills than I was straight after the injury, so I won't complain.

I headed out towards Cheadle from Stoke then up towards the Peak District, through Leek then back by Rudyard Reservoir and through some more beautiful countryside. I do believe I set off a speed camera somewhere near Leek whilst doing 40 in a 30 zone, but brakes are for emergencies, not to spoil my fun!

There were plenty of big hills, just how I like it. Favourite moment of the day: overtaking a guy climbing up a big hill, him struggling in his tiny gears and me churning a 53x21 gear, leaving him in the dust.

This is what I do.