Sit up and beg/upright riding position - something I'd forgotten to mention...an' the computer works...

Coupla things this week:

Sit Up and beg position

Thus far I haven't mentioned that one of the essences of a town bike isn't just a bunch of equipment that makes it weigh a ton, but the way that you sit upright when riding in contrast to the hunched over the handlebars position used in cycling sport.

It's not conducive to speed, then again, it's not meant to be. I find it comfortable and convenient and it allows you to get a good view of your surroundings which adds to the pleasure of slow cycling - it's about the journey, not the destination.

The most upright riding position is also known as "sit up and beg" as it resembles the position a dog would in order to beg. Mainly applicable to Dutch bikes like my Gazelle: Upright riding position and quite high handlebars.

since got rid of most of those weeds on the patio...

And of course, typically rare in the UK, although it is getting more popular - slowly...you never know, bit like other things - eg hubgears which might start to regain popularity in the country in which they were invented in 1902...

New Computer - figured out how to set it up...

Seven quid...nifty or what...and I actually know how to set it up now so it's more than just decoration...

Some of you might remember the wireless computer I bought for £7 from Lidl's. All well and good, but I couldn't figure out at first how to set the thing up and put it off for about 3 months because I found the instructions difficult to follow. Meaning to get round to it, finally I did today (15/10) - and it clicked! See, it has an option of "advanced" or "easy" which I thought were some sort of exercise programme...What they actually are are the functions of the computer itself; the advanced option is comprehensive including things like the odometer and many others - 14 functions in all - whilst the easy mode is just 3 of them. Well, learn something new an' all that...

I blame the instructions for being messy and complicated...;)

convenience...control...all at my fingertips...