May be I'll buy British next time

Wow! 2 months for FFWD to repair and return my wheel via their crash repair centre in Holland .. just in time for the 2019 season!

Awful customer service this time around, but they look to have done a good technical job and have even fitted a new freewheel. Some companies just don't get the fact that customers are their lifeblood and ignore good service means they will not return. While I abhor this Brexit madness, I am feeling I should perhaps seek out a  British wheel maker when they fail next time!

AVP do the 2018 Gridiron

The Gridiron is a type of cycling sportive more akin to an Audax which has been run by the Wessex CTC for the past 26 years. Ordinarily 1000 riders saddle up in the late autumn sun for a 100 km ride around the New Forrest. This, my first entry on the Gridiron was secured following considerable peer pressure with the promise of great scenery and weather.

I've condensed 6 hours of on bike footage into a 4 minute video. This provides evidence of the promised amazing weather and scenery. Surprisingly, the main protagonist behind me securing entry decided not to venture out and join me on my first ever appearance at this, his most favourite of events!

Yes it rained non-stop for the 6 hours, not a stitch on me remained dry!