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April 22nd, 2014

4/22/2014

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Despite working both of the bank holidays this Easter, I was determined to get some riding under my belt, so yesterday, I headed out mid to late afternoon just to ride. Having nowhere to actually go or nowhere to actually be is a very freeing experience and it just allowed me to enjoy the moment and the bike. When out, I got myself some food, but in all honesty, I probably went a bit far and stayed out a bit long. About an hour from home, I got caught in the mother of rain storms and I got totally soaked through, the rain even ran down my arms and filled up my gloves. To be honest I'm amazed my phone worked when I got home. But get home I did, which is the main thing. It could have all too easily gone pear shaped in those conditions.
So this morning. My kit was still damp, especially my gloves, which I will upgrade and officially call wet. As a result I went to work in my one piece Arlen Ness race suit and had to use a pair of summer gloves. Thankfully it wasn't too chilly, so I didn't suffer too much with the cold. So all in all, not too bad, although I did look a bit stupid walking from the car park.
I still had the Ducati Performance tail pack attached from Mondays ride and took the opportunity to test its compatibility with my Kreiga rucksack to and from work. I was planning on using this combo, along with a tank bag for the trip to Italy in July (God that's getting close!) and when in the riding position, the clearance is fine and its only when sat upright on the bike, do the two bags clash.
Successful test I think. 
Finally I checked my MOT today.....errrrr, better get that looked into asap I think.
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    My name is Matt Brown and I'm a UK journalist formerly based in London, but now calling the South of England home. I've been riding bikes since 2007, but got hooked straight away. Nothing gives me the feeling of freedom, even when stuck in a city. In 2010 I became a RoSPA gold rider, but when it comes down to it, I'm Just a normal man, riding his bikes as often as he can.

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