Perhaps we had it all too easy nowadays, with variable gears, mechanical brakes that actually work, pneumatic clincher tyres, GPS, better road surface, padded short, windbreaker, lightweight bicycle, changable component, clipless pedals, helmet, etc.
Those men in the photo rode up Europe’s steepest and twistiest roads on fixed wheel bicycles.
And they did it while wearing ties.
Note to self:
1: Do not take a camera that you hasn’t use before, you will get bad shot when you’re not comfortable with it.
2: Get some strap on the camera so you can use it while riding and not worry about dropping the fragile thing onto the worn tarmac.
3: Don’t take enough food to feed the entire group, fruit, sweets and brownie is more than enough to consume you, especially when you’re planning to stop at a pub for lunch at halfway, the ride is only 75 miles.
4: Don’t take extra layers of clothes, they sound great to change to after a wet day of cycling, but it’s not necessary, merino baselayer and spare socks is enough for a day ride.
5: Get a better framebag, the cheap Abus one is too small and very unstable, barely waterproof to keep the camera dry.
6: Keep riding.
