Every now and then I get an idea in my head that sticks. It can be to make something, buy something, or 'do' something... It nags and keeps me up at night...it can frustrate Becky... It's wholly distracting...
There is a cure though. Unfortunately (for some) that cure is to just get on and do it!
This 'idea' was a bike ride (no surprises) - or to put it more specifically; two bike rides joined back to back.
People often commit themselves to the famous British Heart Foundation "London to Brighton" route, or to the lesser known BHF "London to Brighton OFF ROAD" route.
I had it in my head to do BOTH, in one go! About 135 miles. Hmm....

It's a bit of a paradox that a techno-lovin' gadget geek would forgo the bling controllability of a fancy gas cooker, and go for a tin pipe with some holes in it and a volatile liquid on fire, to cook on whilst on the hills.... well hey ho, this isn't about me or my love of fire, it's about the Trangia!
Or more specifically - the Trangia triangle that Ray got me in exchange for making him a frame bag (the original offer was for some alcohol, but his reply of "More useful than some cider I think. Good idea" meant the triangle held favour!)

Quite a big statement to make, though I did say it to Lee the other day whilst out riding...
Basically, the premise here is that I'm going to 'quit' pre-packaged energy bars and gels in favour of home-cooked energy filled goodies!