June 2014 - Sky ride

The new term followed by a harsh winter meant the bike didn't see the light of day for a number of months. 
I wanted to get peddling again but was struggling with motivation. 

Having spent many a fun evening at my local camera club, I wondered if I could locate a local cycle club that would encourage me to cycle more. 

I found one and was immediately put off with the 'if you can't sustain .... Miles at ...pace, this is not the club for you.' They were right. Even if I could match their criteria, I would never join a club like this. How rude!! 

I somehow stumbled across something called 'The Skyride' it was a free event starting and finishing at the guildhall with lots of exhibits and events happening all around the route. The best bit was there would be no cars. The route was on cycle paths or closed roads throughout. I signed up with British Cycling and booked my place. 
The day was amazing, cycle celebrities (who I didn't recognise in the slightest) were there telling their stories and giving advice. The ride itself took me to parts of Southampton that I had never visited before. As always when I ride, everything felt so much closer and more manageable than it ever does in a car. 
But the best part of the day was meeting a group of ladies all wearing red tops, smiling, waving and generally being the most upbeat people in the square. I stopped to speak to one of them who explained what Breeze was all about. An initiative by British Cycling to encourage more women out on their bikes. I didn't realise was in such a minority! 



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