Author: antc1946

Born in 1946 I learnt to cycle about 10 years later. On a bike with rods connecting brake levers to the brakes - anyone remember those? I emigrated to Australia (from the UK) in 1974 and moved to Tasmania in 1984. Bicycles were in my life for most of that time although sometimes they were replaced by motorised two wheels for a bit more excitement. On reaching 70 I decided to stick to pedal power but in 2019 an electric recumbent made an appearance. it's now 2023 and I have 3 bikes. 2 e-recumbents and the Brompton.

A race against time

It’s almost the shortest day and daylight hours are, well, short. Cycling in the early morning sunlight and at dusk is not a good idea as the other road users have to squint into the sun. Cyclists are easy not to see.

Social Isolation and frozen Bird Baths

Winter starts in a couple of days. The shortest day is 4 weeks away. Covid-19 restrictions are biting. Riding has been limited. The bird baths are frozen overnight.