Now the school term has started and holiday things fade away, I was hoping my blogging routine might improve. Life, however, is once again very busy. Family life is delightful and work is quite a strain right now.
Some might already know my full time job is looking a bit risky after a 23 year career in criminal justice. This is a huge restructure taking place. I’m not the only one and over the last few days a number of colleagues have come to either say farewell or to say they’re going soon. This is bringing out so much camaraderie and I have seen so much support being shown amongst my colleagues it is quite emotional! I am seeing the best side of people, not the worst. For myself it is too soon to know how I will fare in this restructure but whatever happens, I will make it right for me.
Back to the world of cycling and some up and coming reviews…..
Firstly I have been testing out some Vertix headsets. These are an intercom link between cyclists and include a microphone and ear pieces which fit neatly onto a helmet. After a slightly slow start they are working fine and first impressions are mixed. I think these will need a fairly detailed review in their own right.
Aldi have kindly sent some samples of their winter range of cycling gear, ahead of the launch on Thursday 24th September. I have bib tights, a jersey, some lights, arm warmers, leg warmers, electrolyte tablets and some bike cleaner to try out. Savvy shoppers to get ready!
Probikekit is, for myself, a new supplier and it’s been good getting to know them They have asked me to review some Osmo products (preload hydration and some active hydration sachets) as well as some High 5 energy gels in a new flavour.
Also coming are some Primal Pantry bars. I’m pretty excited about these as I remember meeting the producers at the London Bike Show and they’re just my kind of saddle bag food. I understand I’m getting a mixed box containing a variety of different flavours.
I do enjoy blogging!
Blogging can be very rewarding at times and I do hope to develop things further during the winter months. It’s a strange feeling knowing that I can be typing away quite happily at home, keeping a kind of “web log” reasoning in mind and yet minutes later someone on the other side of the world could be reading my blog! Sure I get things to review which is nice. Yes I get a little income through the affiliate adverts but the most engaging aspect are the people I gradually get to know and this is lovely.
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