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So, I turned 32 last Thursday, and as expected I don't feel any older than I did before! I got some lovely Hotel Chocolat chocolates from the kids, which I'm successfully resisting at the moment - given half a chance I'd scoff the lot! I also got tickets to see Greg Davies, which should be good - we liked his show that we watched on TV a few weeks ago.

I also got some new clipless pedals for my bike, and with some birthday money I bought some shoes to go with them. I can clip in and out OK whilst the bike is stationary, I haven't had a chance to try them out properly though because it's been very foggy yesterday and today and I don't want to take any chances when I'm not used to the pedals yet! I wonder if there will be any difference to my performance or if any benefit will be entirely psychological?

According to the widget on the right I've cycled 1,111 miles since March, which seems quite good. I'd like to hit 2,000 next year but events at the end of January might put a stop to that! My main target for next year is to do a 50 mile ride, possibly the London-Southend charity ride.

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