Day 381 4th August Leipzig A day of waiting in the hostel for DHL to deliver my wheels but to no avail. It was a tough day for me as I really don’t like sitting still. They were due between 9.30 and 12.30 but still not here. I’ve stayed in all day: they mailed at … [Read more…]
Day 380 3rd August 2 miles (Leipzig) Average speed 6.3 mph Top speed 14 mph Still waiting Hostel
Day 379 2nd August 20 miles ( around Leipzig) Average speed 7.8 mph Top speed 78?? mph I am filling time waiting for my wheels to come – I am not good at waiting Hostel
Day 378 1st August 9 miles (around Leipzig) Average speed 7.1 mph Top speed 88?? mph I went for a ride into town and visited the Bach museum as it’s free on first Tuesday of the month. Beautiful building and garden and lots of great info and exhibits. Then in the eve I went … [Read more…]
Day 377 31st July 11 miles (around Leipzig) Average speed 5.4 mph Top speed 15mph A nice easy day off, now just waiting for wheels to arrive, but Rose bikes informed me that it will take 3 to 4 days to build them, so I have some time to relax. I took a … [Read more…]
Day 376 30th July 21 miles (around Leipzig) Average speed 7.8 mph Top speed 18mph I got up at 10 and had brekkie of bread and pate. I went for a long ride around the city and got to see loads of interesting architecture and graffiti. I had a few beers in the park … [Read more…]
Day 375 29th July 17 miles (around Leipzig) Average speed 9.1mph Top speed 78?? I woke at 9 feeling a bit fragile after my 3 am bedtime and extended my stay at the hostel as my bike wasn’t due to be ready until 2. I had brekkie of bread, pate and tea. … [Read more…]
Day 374 28th July Leipzig Another day off bike. Awake at 9 after a restless night listening to the radio and Rhod Gilbert podcasts. I booked into the hostel for another night and arranged to use the washing machine. I went to Aldi to buy brekkie of bread and pate and return my empties … [Read more…]
Day 373 27th July Leipzig Another day off the bike. Awake at 8.30 and cooked omelette with cheese and mushroom and lots of tea. I went for a long walk through the city and on to the zoo where I turned left and headed to the red bull stadium; home of Leipzig FC and … [Read more…]
Day 372 26th July 0.43miles (Leipzig) Average speed 6.2 mph Top speed 16 mph (4 minutes cycling) Awake at 7.30 but no one on reception until 9. Thankfully, when I asked about my passport it was still in the photocopier, so I was a very relieved man and last night’s anxt (angst) was … [Read more…]