I do not usually post on my birthday, but my blog has been a bit quiet these last few months, as I have been either working or DIYing… But as today was my birthday I had the day off! After dropping the boys off at school, Jen and I went out for breakfast, to a local Irish cafe. I must be getting sensible in my old age, as I only had a small breakfast. As Jen had to work when we got home, my plan had been to ride my bike, but the weather was grim. So I built a wheel for a secret bike project I am working on.

The weather improved at lunchtime, so I dug out my waterproofs and headed to Newbold Comyn – localish trails which I know run well in the wet. The first time I have ridden there since racing at the opening event earlier in the year. I only had time for a few laps, but it was good to get out, even if it was cold and rainy. The bike/kit cleanup has been ignored for now…

I got home just in time for a quick shower before tea and cake when the boys got back from school. Jen had made one of her special chocolate cakes for me! We then took the boys to their swimming lesson and met my parents for dinner at Ye Olde Saracen’s Head in Balsall Common.

After a busy day it was nice to get home and watch the Deathgrip 2 MTB movie with a wee dram of single malt.