London, United Kingdom
dugong /ˈduːgɒŋ,ˈdjuː-/ //noun// noun: dugong; plural noun: dugongs; plural noun: dugong //1. a sea cow found on the coasts of the Indian Ocean from eastern Africa to northern Australia. It is distinguished from the manatees by its forked tail.// 2013 saw this little Dugong migrate from the warm climes of Darwin, in the Northern Territory of Australia, to the more hostile climes on London. //2014 sees the Dugong take on the crazy challenge of the Tour de Force. 21 days, over 3,500km, one week ahead of the (other) pro cyclists in the Tour de France.// Join me in what will be a journey of crazy self discovery, on a bike.//

Saturday, 21 December 2013

Winter Solstice

If you haven't heard of the Velominati can I suggest taking a look at The Rules (www.velominati.com/the-rules). I have much to learn about the ways of cycling.

Today is finally the Winter Solstice, meaning the days will start to get longer. While cause for celebration, this seems to have ushered in a run of this weather that British people love to talk about. Cold. Raining. Tough.

I'm going to have to look to a few of the rules for guidance and fortitude tomorrow, including:

5. HTFU

9. If you are out riding in bad weather it means you are a badass. Period.
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