So, here we are, almost at the end of August and I must admit that the heat has been on a couple of times the last week - not so much against the cold but to make sure its working before it does get cold.

The schools hereabouts go back on Monday, the new university students are buying up IKEA (well their parents are) and instead of mid high 20's the temp has dropped to late teens / low 20'sC - yup I guess that does mean summer is over-ish.

What a cheering thought but at least Season Opener will brighten up the day! The latest chapter see's the Wunderkind back on two wheels but this time without the aid of a motor, a call from Jules does however put a dampener on the day!

Look out for more on Sunday.

in other news:-

• I've got more Gaby chapters in the can this week so the next arc is on schedule for mid September release.
• I'm into the last block of pre-Austria training now, yesterday was 130km with 2250m of climbing, tomorrow will be another hill strewn affair before going into a couple of flatter, recovery rides before departure next Wednesday. i'm sure our Gabs would be relishing the effort but i'm somewhat older and broken, its hard work this cycling lark!
• had my first 'on the road' puncture in over three years yesterday - can't complain at that, just grateful i'd completed the 50kph decent moments before the deflation! 1 for luck, 0 for the £15 I spent on new tubes afterwards!

Well that's it for now,
toodle pip
Mads