January 2017
- Sardinia here I come- by Gzzz
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ED ' s LETTER
David Robert
January 2017
Babylonians made promises to their gods at the start of each year that they would return borrowed objects and pay their debts . Good to get these out the way to make space for some cycling resolutions . I ’ m sure many will scrawl down what must be a cycling mantra : “ ride more often .”
This year I am trying to widen my resolution remit beyond cycling : “ I resolve to look after myself better .” By this I mean spending more time doing the things that give me pleasure and living a healthier life . The things that give me pleasure … um … like riding my bike , cycling with the family , seeing good friends ( who are mainly cyclists ), reading more ( normally books about cycling ). A healthier life … more exercise ( cycling ) and stretching because of too much time spent either sitting in the saddle or at the computer editing a cycling magazine . There ’ s no getting away from it : I am immersed in a life of cycling .
Having admitted this I can get down to specifics . “ Cycle in a new European destination .” Has to be Sardinia as the Giro d ’ Italia visits for the first time too . “ Try a new UK ride .” I ’ ll go for the Dulux Trade London Revolution , two days discovering the history and beauty around the city I was born in . “ Do more family cycling holidays .” We ’ re ideally placed to ride to Dover and take the bikes across to the north of France . “ See a new event .” Ghent 6 Days , as my club is planning a coach trip over . Looks like 2017 is shaping up nicely .
And like good Babylonians we must return all the bikes we have borrowed for review . It will free up some office space .