Early Morning rides

So, everything ready to go... kit by the door, bike prepped, for a planned 45 minute hammer session around the woods, before the young un wakes up. It wasnt to be though; he pre-empted my get up early scheme and woke me up at 02:16. After settling him, I just couldnt get back to sleep :-( bugger. No worries though. feeling tired and in a decidedly grumpy mood, I got out at lunchtime instead. While its a bit necky to get a long ride in during lunchtime, I thought about having a crack at the Meon Grind segment that has eluded me for quite some time. Topping it off with a quick scoot along the Chilling seafront in a bastard headwind, Then back through Hook woods and picking up KItes croft and as much grassy verge as I could. It was well worth it .. I managed to bag four KOMs which has helped me get over loosing so many while I was on holiday. Should have been five, but my Garmin cut 20m off the end of another segment so it didnt register with Strava :-( will have to try more of this lunchtime Cross riding its rather much better than thrashing on the road. I decided to toake teh Focus AX out for a change. It is smoother and more comfortable than the HIver, but doesnt feel as fast. Though I really dont like those bars though. Time to look for another pair of Salsa cowbells.