Tag: cycling

I’ve been caught out by gloves. Cycling has been OK, the rain is not too bad, the waterproofs work better than I expected. Yesterday the temperature dropped quite significantly, there were snowflakes in the rain. I didn’t quite realise how much it would affect my hands. I found a good solution though; wear two pairs of gloves. Luckily I had my thinner pair of gloves in my bag. The ones for use when I’m off the bike. I managed to squeeze my cycling gloves on over the top and it was all OK.

Cycling in the rain isn’t the most pleasant thing to do, but then neither is walking down the road and waiting for the bus, getting your umbrella turned inside out by the wind, whilst juggling a bag and an oyster card. All in all I think I prefer the bike. I have calculated that I am actually getting to work quicker. And apart from the hands, the rest of my body warms up quickly as soon as I start peddling. The waterproof outfit is not flattering, but no ones looking. I feel better in just a week. It feels like I’m getting a bit more fresh(ish) air and exercise, something that is really easy to miss in the winter.