Replacing the spikes. Lost more than I initially thought!

First half or today's ride was great, if a bit icy. Out over the local hills and moorland. Then came some heavy sleet which was quite unpleasant. Quite a few trees down due to the recent storm. Cleared some paths as I went. Shooting hut blown away completely. #biking #scotland

@jbenjamint oh no. Yeah that doesn't sound fun. Hope it wasn't too serious?

@jbenjamint ha..yeah it's tough. Preferred the dry cold to warmer mud conditions on similar races though!

Rode the Strathpuffer 24 hour mountain bike race. Amazing conditions; -12c and lots of snow and ice. 17 hours of darkness. Very difficult cycling but loads of fun. Sunrise was pretty great when it finally arrived. #biking #scotland

@haraldkliems yes, I might give that a go. Did a fair distance on it but mostly not in that top cog.

@haraldkliems yeah, not sure why. I try to change the chain regularly when it stretches which usually makes the cassette last much longer.

Hmmm...wondered why I was having problems. Worn gear and snapped a tooth right off. Only 6 months old as well. (GX sg1275). #biking

Wintery ride yesterday. Should have put my ice tyre on. Still great to be out in the snow though. Very quiet out on the hills. #biking #scotland

Went out for a bike ride. Into a crazy head wind. Which of course stopped the moment it would finally have been behind me. Then very wet, misty and dark for the return. Only took one photo. Weird to know I should have been able to see city sometimes, but completely dark. Not even a glow. #biking

Rode right around Edinburgh and out into the hills yesterday. Broke my bottom bracket near start and went back to swap bikes. Then forgot to swap and take a rear light 😐. Excellent evening and sunset riding though. #biking #scotland