Living Contentedly

I fitted aero bars 48hrs ago and was keen to test them out. My concerns were; their positioning, the level of real comfort & movement under load. They didn't score 100%, but came very close. I was wearing clipless shoes & combined with the bats, I felt really speedy. The route was hilly and had a,fair amount of gravel, but we still managed a 20kph average.  Position of the bars : The R elbow pad was out with the L , & the upward sweep of the skis was a little too much. These were adjusted and all is fine.  Level of Comfort : Aeros were bought to relieve palm numbness. Happily, this was achieved whoxj is no small thing as this condition can lead to permanent damage.   Movement Under Load: I got in to usongcthe aeros when climbing long gentlemen's hills. One time when pulling on the L bar it rotated slightly. After flattening the rise as above, & not pulling back as I climbed fixed the problem. Verdict: Aero bars are fast & comfortable. ...

I'm wondering where adventuring will take me next. But I have an  adventurous life, perhaps a micro adventurous life, most days I do novel things, mostly related to building fitness. But last year's Camino taught me that getting in a grind for a month or more, doing one thing everyday for an extended period has significance beyond daily life. You achieve something that makes you go wow and takes you to a new level in life. A packaged travel deal experience is glossy and artificially positive. Many people enjoy that form of travel, but the fact that you leave as the next batch of holiday makers arrive and it costs a fortune, really make the experience very hollow. Lacking depth of experience and personal meaning. I now know that suffering is important.  On the other end of the scale is super adventurous travel. Again, this can be canned adventure, like a 7 day hike to Everest Base Camp, or even to the top of Everest. But, with respect and although these outings are mega ac...