CYCLING (2)

The hot weather that we had in Basel had worked its way up to Denmark, so today I was ready for my first cycle ride of the year. I have done quite a lot of cycling around town since 1 January, but this was the real thing. I cleaned my bike, put on new back brakes, and oiled the chain and gears. Then I put on my cycling kit and did a leisurely 30km, with no serious hills.

There is nothing like pedalling on small country roads under a hot sun, with very little wind. When I got back, I found that I was down to 76.8 kg, a good starting point for the summer season. Now all I need to do is get some kilometers under my belt.

Walter Blotscher