It is B @'&$--" Cold!

I am sure I have not been alone in noticing the plummeting temperatures and the scenery changing to a beautiful powder white?  On the roads it is more a muddy brown or slushy grey and definitely the chosen terrain of the Steel Chariot!

 Isn't she beautiful?  Perfect for these and wet conditions.  alas it isn't very clear in the picture, but take my word for it, the handlebars are a hideous apple/mustard blend green.  My only disappointment was missing out on the chance to win a pair of pink tyres in the Road cycling UK forum.  The whole ensemble wold have clashed perfectly.

The good thing is that this bike is heavier than what I plan to ride on the Etape so should be good training.

Now briefly back to the title of this post it has been rather cold,

hence my ridiculous outfit.  Its not a good look but its only for a few months!