So now we have finally got our
fundraising campaign underway I thought I’d better put some effort into getting
seriously fit. So what better to
attempt than a long hilly cycle ride?
Having cleaned the cobwebs out of my cycling helmet and refamiliarised
myself with gear changing without the accompanying clanking of cogs, I set off early Sunday morning for a 30km ride through
Forest Row, Hartfield and Edenbridge. Expecting all sensible people to still be in bed
at this time of the morning I was surprised at how many people are whizzing up
and down the roads on a variety of two wheeled contraptions. And herein lies my problem. When passing a cyclist on the opposite
side of the road how should you
greet them? Or should you ignore them in the typically British way. And what should you say?” Hi, how are
you?” Mostly I would expect the
answer to be “knackered actually”, if they were honest that is. “Good Morning?” Too formal maybe. Or should you attempt a barely
perceptible nod – just to show you are putting all your
effort into your own cycling and therefore you must be a “serious
cyclist”. Maybe the “I Love Bart
Simpson” slogan on the t-shirt
gives away that I’m not. I
settled for the nod, then swapped it for the “Hi” as the nod became a little
too discourteous , and then to the “Good Morning” if the cyclist was a little older (or on an upright bike
with some groceries/dog in the front).
Friendly lot these early morning cyclists.
However with me communication and
the level of it depends on whether I am going uphill or downhill. I’ll let you guess when I’m at my most
communicative…….. and it’s definitely linked to my levels of fitness.
Next week I’ll get back to the
running….that one’s easy. Shades on – iPod in - no communication needed!
Fran
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