Arrrrrgggghhhh!!!!!!!

No riding for me yesterday, leg pain and a severe head cold (felt like someone had spent the 2 hours I slept for stuffing cotton wool into my head). And now to top it all my throat is burning like hell and my voice has gone :(

Ah well if I feel better wednesday then its street riding on the jump bike for me for an hour or two.

Pedals

Well I tried flats for everyday riding and just did'nt get on with them. Dont know why as when i'm on the jump bike or riding DH on the hardtail the flats are fine.
So I've gone back to SPD's and so far i'm finding them good again, think I need new shoes though as my feet are sliding side to side at the moment.

Been riding

Went out to Clyne jumps on sunday for a change. Have'nt been out on the jump bike for a month or two. Threw myself into it and jumped a lot better than the last time I went.

Caswell Surf

Went surfing last night at Caswell, did'nt have my glasses on so seeing the waves was a bit tricky.
After my problems with the nose digging in on take offs I tried taking off at an angle (I think your supposed to but I'm crap at this) and got a much better take off, found it difficult to get up but thats mostly because i'm weak :)

Had a good time though, but i've got to get my glasses sorted out for next time.

Alternative commuting

Skated to work on the longboard today, its a Lushboards Mako with Holeys.
Windy but sunny so did'nt have any wet weather to contend with. Left the house at
7.40am and arrived at work at 8.20am so not bad for about 6miles. Dont fancy skating home though as its mostly uphill, if I learn to pump it wont be so bad :)

LUSH LONGBOARDS

Saw someone flying a 2line powerkite this morning as well and it made me want to get the 3m out for a go, better wait for the wind to drop a bit though, dont want to try paragliding :)