Month: January 2026

Day 2639 Monday January 12th 2026 Winchester There’s been a sudden change in temperature – at 10 degrees it’s almost tropical and like a revelation. I mean, it hasn’t been this warm in months AND no rain, though we’re back to the downpours over the next two days, apparently. The top spot was free – in fact there was no… Read more →

Day 2638 Saturday January 10th 2026 Winchester I knew the minute I got on the bike, bombing down Western Road, that I should have put one a second pair of socks and long johns…but I couldn’t be bothered turning back. The top spot was free – unusual for a Saturday afternoon but then again, at 2 degrees, it was bloody… Read more →

Day 2637 Friday January 2nd 2025 Winchester First day out in the new year. I walked into town earlier and although it was windy during the ride in, it was quite windless in the high street. There’s a violinist at the top spot – he was here earlier…and down at Nando’s, a sandwich board where I’d normally set up, which… Read more →