It seems to me that writing is a strange beast. Sometimes you have lots of ideas for things to talk about and discuss, and then at other times the well just runs dry. The last month for example has been a bit of a barren spell.
Anyhoo, it’s been a while since I wrote anything, and that is mainly because I haven’t really had too much to say. Some may argue that I never have anything to say and to a point they would be right.
This update though, let me get the ball rolling by having a mini rant about the cost of owning a bike these days. It is just dear dear dear!!! This month for example I will be paying out close to £400 to get mine back into good order for the road. Firstly there’s the tyres which are coming in at over £150. on top of that after two months under cover outside my flat it is no surprise that the battery on my bike has finally given up the goat. First press of the starter confirmed this. The main problem with not having a garage during the winter months is that there is nowhere to plug a trickle charger into, and as the battery can’t be taken out (or the alarm would not work) it is either a case of starting it every couple of days, no matter what the weather. So there’s another fifty quid. Then on top of this there are the consumables such as filters, oil, brake pads etc. Finally once all this is bought and fitted/installed, none of it will add anything to the value of the bike. But as a biker let me just say that every penny is worth it. I may bitch and moan about the cost of stuff, and to be honest I do think there is a hefty premium added, but personally I would never be without a bike again. Work being as busy as it is may not allow me to use it as much as I would like, but that just means that the times I do get to go for a ride are extra special.
Anyway all things aside I have to spend out big this month as I am off for a little jaunt down to Cornwall at the end of March and to me this also signifies the start of the summer. The nights are already getting progressively lighter and before long the weather is going to perk up too. Can’t wait to get going…
Anyhoo, it’s been a while since I wrote anything, and that is mainly because I haven’t really had too much to say. Some may argue that I never have anything to say and to a point they would be right.
This update though, let me get the ball rolling by having a mini rant about the cost of owning a bike these days. It is just dear dear dear!!! This month for example I will be paying out close to £400 to get mine back into good order for the road. Firstly there’s the tyres which are coming in at over £150. on top of that after two months under cover outside my flat it is no surprise that the battery on my bike has finally given up the goat. First press of the starter confirmed this. The main problem with not having a garage during the winter months is that there is nowhere to plug a trickle charger into, and as the battery can’t be taken out (or the alarm would not work) it is either a case of starting it every couple of days, no matter what the weather. So there’s another fifty quid. Then on top of this there are the consumables such as filters, oil, brake pads etc. Finally once all this is bought and fitted/installed, none of it will add anything to the value of the bike. But as a biker let me just say that every penny is worth it. I may bitch and moan about the cost of stuff, and to be honest I do think there is a hefty premium added, but personally I would never be without a bike again. Work being as busy as it is may not allow me to use it as much as I would like, but that just means that the times I do get to go for a ride are extra special.
Anyway all things aside I have to spend out big this month as I am off for a little jaunt down to Cornwall at the end of March and to me this also signifies the start of the summer. The nights are already getting progressively lighter and before long the weather is going to perk up too. Can’t wait to get going…
