Biking and Bowfell

Well, It's been a long time since I posted a blog entry - to be honest I've had too much to think about with my parents. They have dementia and have been getting steadily worse to the point where they both broke limbs in late November - I was kind of tied up sorting them out to be truthful.

I've not got much riding done of late - still suffering with back, neck and shoulder pain as a result of the crash. I did manage to get quite a few cold miles in during December and January and I've bought a new toy - a GoPro HD Hero2 camera. I've been playing with it and have produced a couple of videos:

I've also come up with an idea for a Route Cam - a simple idea to link in with mapping sites, I'll map a ride or a hike and then video it. That way anyone thinking of doing the ride will be able to see any difficulties etc. The one above is a test ride for Route cam.

I've just come back from Great Langdale in the Lake District - I managed to not get run over this holiday. I was helped by the big dump of snow we had on our arrival. A luck would have it I took more walking/climbing gear than bike stuff and I got a few good hikes in on the mountains. The best was a good hike up Bowfell - it's been video'd for Route Cam, and here it is!

I'm pleased with the GoPro, it gives some good results - I'm not pleased with my claim though! Can't say more at the moment as it's STILL being dealt with. Expect a HUGE rant when it's finally sorted out.

Enjoy your riding,

Rich