Weekend Wanders

I had a wonderful weekend! As you know I am a keen cyclist - both road and mountain.

 This weekend I tried to organise a ride but only one friend was available. 

Anyway, we decided to do some Mountain Bike Trails near home - 'S' has quite a number of years on me (she won't mind me saying) and still enjoys tackling the rough stuff whilst whooping for joy! She still does what she loves and I hope I continue to do so when her age!

As I have been doing so much cycling I have treated myself to some new cycling specific clothing from  local Cycle Shop  The Green Jersey  run by the coolest people! 

A really social cycle shop I am heading back to sample the cake!

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Whilst perusing the ladies wear  they told me about their sister internet company 

The Pink Jersey. 

Anyone looking for women specific sports wear for cycling, running, triathlons or the gym should take a look here!

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I got this lovely Pearl Izumi top - very pink I know, but in the sale (I like a bargain)!

Whilst on the website I noticed this cycling skirt which I would like to see in the flesh - 

comfy padded shorts hidden beneath - pretty isn't it?

Cycling in a skirt - yay I say!

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I bought these in another cycle shop after a haggle as I could get them cheaper elsewhere on line  - I seem to be developing a pink theme lol!

Tried them for the first time this weekend and they were great...

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I met a friend I have not seen in a while for coffee on Sunday. 

We spent the best part of four hours catching up. It's surprising how with good friends you can go a while and then just pick up where you left off.

One comment she made was "Gosh, I've never known you in one place for four hours - you used to be rushing here, there and everywhere!"

It got me to thinking how life has changed over the last few years. 

My children, being 18 & 20, less dependant, not taking on as many demands, learning to say "No", realising there is nothing wrong with delegation and taking time out for myself without the associated guilt I used to have. 

As long as my kitchen & bathroom are clean the rest can wait!

I try to spend as much time out in the fresh air as possible & seize the day - those feel good hormones make me more chilled - and maybe that's what my friend noticed today.

I hope you have had a great weekend & achieved what you set out to!

XX

Currently Cosseting

Whilst perusing cycling tops earlier this week for my holiday I discovered this gorgeous top from Morvelo -  I've ummed and aaahhhed all week about it so it is now too late  *sigh*

                    Thinking after my holiday it could be a little reward to myself?

                                                      What do you reckon?  

                                                                                    

Cycling Gisburn Forest

I didn't realise how much I missed cycling until I started again the last year or so. Mr. L and I try to cycle together every weekend.

 Best bike I've ever had - Cube Cyclo-Cross Bike.

 Now I do a bit of road and trail riding. Years ago I used to love mountain biking - the tougher the better ;-) BUT now I'm a real scaredy pants - when does that sneak up on you?

Last weekend we met friends at Gisburn Forest - purpose built cycle trails in the beautiful Trough of Bowland.


Cycling Gisburn Forest

We always have a cafe stop on our bike rides - tea and cake obligatory - one of the few times I am guilt free! Wahey!

Essential bike storage outside Forest Den Cafe.

These beautiful beams were crying out to be photographed. They are in the Cafe - I just love how they are not engineered. 

 

  Me wearing my favourite Sweaty Betty cycling pants (bought in the sale I hasten to add) - perfectly padded bottom and a little skirt attached to hide fatty bits at the top of my legs. LOVE! 
My cycle pants

Little known fact...

The Queen actually says she would like to live in the Forest of Bowland if she had a choice! 

Back with more soon,

XX