Winter Classic.

I returned to work on Thursday last week, and after four very busy days I'm left feeling as if I've had the life kicked out of me (figuratively, not literally). I had a surprise package arrive on the day of my return to work. It was from The Big Guy and well and truly reversed my monumentally surly countenance.



The package contained this....




Some zippy zappy 2.0 racing tyres and rim strips, so that I can get all tubeless. I'm glad that my Hairy God Father continues to look out for me. Oh, and Matt? You got it wrong.. It's not East Bay Racing.. It's East Bay Racing????

What's the weather been like in my neck of the woods? ummmmmm.

That's HAIL



Hail ball fight anyone??



Oh, and did we mention cold?



Surprisingly, the hail was still there this morning when I awoke and headed out. Turns out that thankfully(!!) the hail had melted in the forest, into ice cold mud/slury. I've never been that cold on a ride before..I returned a few hours later, caked, numb and happy.



Australians. Don't get them wet, Don't feed them after midnight. Or you know what will happen They'll breed. Oh, Wait. that's Gremlins. sorry!! (In no way am I attempting to make a link between Gremlins and Australians..In fact 90% of the people who have inspired and contributed to my love of riding bikes have been Australian, it's just how babies are made, right??)Anyhoo.. You put a Guy like this..



And a Girl like this



Together and you know there's gonna be fireworks!! Congrats on the impending happy arrival, dudes..It's gonna be plastic chains and baby bottles for a while eh? Awesome!! I feel a new line of baby wear coming on..welcome to the club.

Gee, this is dragging on a bit aint it? Right. Go get amongst it. I'm really starting to show my age...