Having suffered from ‘man-flu’ over the weekend I had to return a ‘recovery dvd’. On the way to the rental shop I was stuck behind every possible learner, bad driver and hesitant decision maker.

In my youth I would have fussed and fretted but this time I just made the resolute decision to relax, bide my time and once I’d dropped the dvd off, I got my bike out and went for a spin!

To avoid any confusion it’s a 1200cc Suzuki. And despite the slight drizzle (which soon passed) and the wind chill, I was toasty and warm! These modern bike jackets are very well designed and really was snug which made the ride all the more enjoyable!

I don’t like the cold much so I have some well lined gloves and thick socks!

I just rode for about half a tank on a varied figure of 8 path which eventually led back to the bikes hideaway, I changed back into my work clothes and returned to the office to have a most relaxing and constructive afternoon!

Bring on the summer!