It was a lovely, sunny day, yesterday and so a few of us went for our first rideout of the year.

Having the battery on the Optimate over Winter meant that the bike started first time… not even a cough or splutter after sitting there for three months.

We took a pleasant ride around the lanes and ended up at the Gliding Club for breakfast (or second breakfast in my case).

One Full English, Tea and Toast later, and we were back out in the lanes again. To be honest, I had no idea where we were going, but fortunately, Danny knows these like the back of his hand and took us down some excellent biking roads.

Despite the bright sunshine, it was pretty chilly, but I’d dressed for it so it wasn’t too bad. It was also a chance to try out my fancy new electric gloves which, even on the lowest setting, kept my hands toasty toasty.

So, with Spring in the air and longer days already upon us, it looks like we may get some decent rides in, this year.

And with Covid on the decline (currently) the Ham Radio events calendar is looking pretty healthy again.

It could be a good year… if Putin doesn’t blow us all sky high.